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Washington: Economic Outlook
Some light is peeking through the gray skies that have recently covered Washington's economy. According to to the Washington State Economic Revenue Forecast Council, tough times are still ahead, but as the worst of the economic slowdown appears to be over, most industries have bottomed. The state is emerging with a stronger rate of growth than the rest of the nation.
Job Market, Industry
Washington's big industries are aeronautics, defense, and software. Corporations like Boeing and Microsoft employ many Washingtonians. Students with backgrounds in engineering and computer science can find profitable careers in this state. Washington computer programmers earn a yearly mean salary of $73,470.
Washington: Economic Outlook
Some light is peeking through the gray skies that have recently covered Washington's economy. According to to the Washington State Economic Revenue Forecast Council, tough times are still ahead, but as the worst of the economic slowdown appears to be over, most industries have bottomed. The state is emerging with a stronger rate of growth than the rest of the nation.
Job Market, Industry
Washington's big industries are aeronautics, defense, and software. Corporations like Boeing and Microsoft employ many Washingtonians. Students with backgrounds in engineering and computer science can find profitable careers in this state.