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Lennox and Addington’s workforce is one of the County’s most significant competitive advantages. The County is home to 40,540 people, but is central to a population of over 400,000 and a labour force of over 220,000. In fact, the County is part of the largest labour catchment area in Eastern Ontario – outside of Ottawa.
Labour Force Indicators by Age Group
County of Lennox and Addington (2006)
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|
Total
Population
|
Total 15+
|
15-24
|
25-54
|
55+
|
Average
Age
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Greater Napanee
|
15,400
|
12,895
|
1,720
|
6,015
|
5,160
|
44.4
|
|
Loyalist
|
15,060
|
12,540
|
1,725
|
6,330
|
4,485
|
42.7
|
|
Stone Mills
|
7,565
|
6,105
|
910
|
3,330
|
1,865
|
41.0
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|
Addington Highlands
|
2,510
|
2,190
|
270
|
850
|
1,070
|
50.1
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Lennox & Addington
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40,540
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33,720
|
4,625
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16,525
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12,570
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43.3
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|
30-minute radius of L&A
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437,742
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365,180
|
56,620
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161,915
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130,120
|
42.3
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Source: Statistics Canada
Labour Force Characteristics
Unadjusted, by economic region (3 month moving average)
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Participation Rate
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Unemployment
Rate
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Employment
Rate
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| |
|
|
|
|
July 2010
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61.8
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8.2
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56.7
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July 2009
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65.0
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8.6
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59.4
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|
Addington Highlands
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Greater Napanee
|
Loyalist
|
Stone Mills
|
Lennox & Addington
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30-minute radius of L&A
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over
|
940
|
7,595
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7,560
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4,060
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20,165
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220,840
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Agriculture and other resource-based industries
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115
|
485
|
180
|
260
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1,045
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8,650
|
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Construction industries
|
205
|
595
|
605
|
425
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1,830
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14,970
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Manufacturing industries
|
70
|
965
|
585
|
505
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2,130
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22,375
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|
Wholesale trade
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25
|
230
|
160
|
55
|
475
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5,680
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Retail trade
|
140
|
920
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1,105
|
345
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2,510
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28,680
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Finance and real estate
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0
|
285
|
325
|
145
|
755
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8,765
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Health care and social services
|
95
|
855
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1,065
|
625
|
2,640
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26,540
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Educational services
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30
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465
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545
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320
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1,360
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18,420
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Business services
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95
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1,115
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1,015
|
585
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2,815
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33,680
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Other services
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155
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1,680
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1,970
|
785
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4,590
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53,040
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Source: Statistics Canada
Occupation
County of Lennox and Addington (2006)
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Addington Highlands
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Greater Napanee
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Loyalist
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Stone Mills
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Lennox & Addington
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30-minute radius of L&A
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| |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
Total - Experienced labour force
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935
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7,595
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7,565
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4,065
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20,160
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220,840
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Management occupations
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105
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490
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720
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250
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1,570
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19,130
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Business, finance and administration occupations
|
110
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1,125
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1,305
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535
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3,070
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33,795
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|
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
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10
|
405
|
405
|
165
|
990
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12,235
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Health occupations
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50
|
450
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585
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300
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1,385
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14,670
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Social science, education, government service and religion
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40
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520
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545
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350
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1,460
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20,060
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Art, culture, recreation and sport
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25
|
135
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140
|
130
|
425
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5,630
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Sales and service occupations
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230
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2,015
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2,170
|
960
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5,375
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60,475
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Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
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240
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1,465
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1,215
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930
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3,850
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34,025
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Occupations unique to primary industry
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85
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450
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185
|
190
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910
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7,930
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Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities
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45
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540
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290
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250
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1,125
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12,875
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Source: Statistics Canada
Labour Market Wage Rates
Businesses located in Lennox & Addington County cover a wide range of occupations. For more information on labour market information for the Quinte area (which includes L&A) please visit www.LabourMarketInformation.ca.
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NOC
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Category
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Avg. Wage
($ / hour)
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High Wage
($ / hour)
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Low Wage
($ / hour)
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Year
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0621
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Retail Trade Managers
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15.25
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22.00
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11.85
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2009
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1221
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Administrative Officers
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18.25
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27.40
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12.00
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2009
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1231
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Bookkeepers
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15.75
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24.81
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10.00
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2007
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1241
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Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical)
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18.75
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22.95
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11.35
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2009
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1411
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General Office Clerks
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16.35
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22.75
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10.50
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2009
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1414
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Receptionists & Switchboard Operators
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13.45
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19.10
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10.25
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2009
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1431
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Accounting and Related Clerks
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15.80
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22.50
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10.50
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2009
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1435
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Collectors
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--
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10.75
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10.25
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2009
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1441
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Administrative Clerks
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18.05
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24.40
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11.65
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2009
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1453
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Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks
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10.85
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14.05
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10.25
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2009
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1471
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Shippers and Receivers
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15.55
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23.10
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10.25
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2009
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2225
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Landscape and Horticultural Technicians & Specialists
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15.90
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20.00
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13.00
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2009
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2233
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Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians
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22.25
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27.45
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15.30
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2009
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3112
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General Practitioners and Family Physicians
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82.01
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--
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--
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2000
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3152
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Registered Nurses
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34.60
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40.75
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26.75
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2009
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3233
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Licensed Practical Nurses
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22.37
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23.97
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19.45
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2007
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3413
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Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates
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17.80
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21.15
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12.00
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2009
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3414
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Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services
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15.10
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20.56
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10.84
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2007
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4121
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University Professors
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33.91
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--
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--
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2000
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|
4131
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College and Other Vocational Instructors
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31.25
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--
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--
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2009
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|
4141
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Secondary School Teachers
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31.20
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40.35
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22.00
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2009
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4142
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Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers
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29.50
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39.00
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20.20
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2009
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4212
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Community and Social Service Workers
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18.85
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25.55
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12.00
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2009
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4214
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Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
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15.45
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21.60
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10.50
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2009
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6211
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Retail Trade Supervisors
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11.70
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16.30
|
10.25
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2009
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6231
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Insurance Agents and Brokers
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17.62
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30.00
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13.00
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2007
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6242
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Cooks
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10.95
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15.00
|
10.25
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2009
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|
6421
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Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks
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10.70
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14.65
|
10.25
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2009
|
|
6453
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Food and Beverage Servers
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9.80
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12.00
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9.00
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2009
|
|
6471
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Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations
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14.85
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20.30
|
10.25
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2009
|
|
6472
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Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants
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20.60
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23.00
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17.80
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2009
|
|
6611
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Cashiers
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--
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11.75
|
10.25
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2009
|
|
6622
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Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers
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10.85
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15.30
|
10.25
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2009
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|
6623
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Other Elemental Sales Occupations
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--
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11.00
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10.25
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2009
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6641
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Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
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11.05
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16.40
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10.25
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2009
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6651
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Security Guards and Related Occupations
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11.75
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17.05
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10.25
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2009
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6661
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Light Duty Cleaners
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10.95
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15.45
|
10.25
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2009
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6663
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Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents
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14.45
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21.00
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10.25
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2009
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|
7217
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Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
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21.55
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31.30
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13.00
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2009
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7231
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Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
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21.20
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26.50
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14.50
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2009
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|
7241
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Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
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22.40
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34.90
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12.00
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2009
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|
7242
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Industrial Electricians
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25.76
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35.97
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15.50
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2006
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|
7251
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Plumbers
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21.30
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33.80
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13.00
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2009
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|
7261
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Sheet Metal Workers
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21.95
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32.65
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12.00
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2009
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7264
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Ironworkers
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31.10
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38.20
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22.00
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2009
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|
7265
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Welders and Related Machine Operators
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19.45
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33.00
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14.00
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2009
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|
7271
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Carpenters
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19.45
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31.20
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12.50
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2009
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7281
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Bricklayers
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24.85
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34.30
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16.00
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2009
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|
7291
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Roofers and Shinglers
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17.80
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25.00
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13.00
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2009
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7294
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Painters and Decorators
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16.10
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21.25
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12.00
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2009
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7311
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Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)
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25.00
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34.00
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16.50
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2009
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|
7321
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Automotive Service Technicians, Truck Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
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15.70
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24.00
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10.25
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2009
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|
7411
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Truck Drivers
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17.25
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21.45
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14.00
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2009
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|
7412
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Bus Drivers and Subway and Other Transit Operators
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12.20
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17.20
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11.00
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2009
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7414
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Delivery and Courier Service Drivers
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13.50
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19.00
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10.25
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2009
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|
7421
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Heavy Equipment Operators (Except Crane)
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20.65
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30.35
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15.00
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2009
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|
7441
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Residential and Commercial Installers and Servicers
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15.25
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18.50
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11.35
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2009
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7452
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Material Handlers
|
13.60
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20.95
|
10.25
|
2009
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7611
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Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
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16.00
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25.00
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11.00
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2009
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7621
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Public Works and Maintenance Labourers
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13.95
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19.25
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10.25
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2009
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|
7622
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Railway and Motor Transport Labourers
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14.45
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20.00
|
10.25
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2009
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8612
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Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Labourers
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12.45
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17.35
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10.25
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2009
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|
9482
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Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers
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17.60
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20.75
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15.55
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2009
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9614
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Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing
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14.40
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23.00
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10.50
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2009
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9617
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Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
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16.75
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25.10
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10.25
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2009
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9619
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Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
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13.95
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19.90
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10.25
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2009
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