US Economy Adds Roughly 292,000 Jobs in December
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Friday, January 08, 2016
GoLocalWorcester Business Team and Graphiq
The US economy posted strong employment growth in December, adding 292,000 new jobs.
The report exceeded expectations and also included revisions to jobs growth in October and November, both of which were increased. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5%. For 2015 as a whole, the US economy created 2.7 million new jobs.
GoLocal teamed up with Graphiq to take a closer look at the increase in employment in the United States.
Related Slideshow: 25 Highest Paying Jobs in Central Massachusetts
GoLocal takes a look at the highest paying jobs in Worcester, with a look at hourly wages and annual salary.
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Occupation: Computer Network Architects
Average Hourly Wage: $52.61
Average Annual Salary: $109,430
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Occupation: Financial Managers
Average Hourly Wage: $53.53
Average Annual Salary: $111,340
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Occupation: Software Developers, Systems Software
Average Hourly Wage: $53.69
Average Annual Salary: $111,670
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Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Average Hourly Wage: N/A
Average Annual Salary: $112,010
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Occupation: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Average Hourly Wage: N/A
Average Annual Salary: $112,850
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Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Average Hourly Wage: N/A
Average Annual Salary: $114,600
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Occupation: Sales Managers
Average Hourly Wage: $56.15
Average Annual Salary: $116,790
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Occupation: Personal Financial Advisors
Average Hourly Wage: $56.41
Average Annual Salary: $117,320
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Occupation: General and Operations Managers
Average Hourly Wage: $56.52
Average Annual Salary: $117,550
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Occupation: Compensation and Benefits Managers
Average Hourly Wage: $56.65
Average Annual Salary: $117,840
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Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers
Average Hourly Wage: $57.29
Average Annual Salary: $119,150
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Occupation: Lawyers
Average Hourly Wage: $58.44
Average Annual Salary: $121,560
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Occupation: Marketing Managers
Average Hourly Wage: $60.16
Average Annual Salary: $125,130
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Occupation: Computer Hardware Engineers
Average Hourly Wage: $60.36
Average Annual Salary: $125,540
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Occupation: Architectural and Engineering Managers
Average Hourly Wage: $60.98
Average Annual Salary: $126,850
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Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers
Average Hourly Wage: $63.44
Average Annual Salary: $131,950
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Occupation: Optometrists
Average Hourly Wage: $63.96
Average Annual Salary: $133,040
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Occupation: Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Average Hourly Wage: $71.64
Average Annual Salary: $149,020
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Occupation: Nurse Anesthetists
Average Hourly Wage: $71.68
Average Annual Salary: $149,100
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Occupation: Pediatricians, General
Average Hourly Wage: $91.15
Average Annual Salary: $189,580
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Occupation: Dentists, General
Average Hourly Wage: $94.14
Average Annual Salary: $195,800
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Occupation: Chief Executives
Average Hourly Wage: $97.96
Average Annual Salary: $203,760
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Occupation: Family and General Practitioners
Average Hourly Wage: $103.02
Average Annual Salary: $214,290
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Occupation: Surgeons
Average Hourly Wage: $126.96
Average Annual Salary: $264,070
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Occupation: Anesthesiologists
Average Hourly Wage: $128.04
Average Annual Salary: $266,320
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