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Computer Software Developers BLS Occupational Handbook


Average salary (2011): $102,908
Relative concentration: Measured by location quotient (or LQ), which indicates the concentration of occupational employment in a metro using the nation as a benchmark (U.S.=1.0)3.23
Educational attainment Share (%)  Rank 
at least a bachelor's degree  82.2 Margin of Error
± 2.42
 
9
at least a master's degree  37.2 Margin of Error
± 4.56
 
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Management Analysts BLS Occupational Handbook


Average salary (2011): $95,518
Relative concentration: Measured by location quotient (or LQ), which indicates the concentration of occupational employment in a metro using the nation as a benchmark (U.S.=1.0)3.70
Educational attainment Share (%)  Rank 
at least a bachelor's degree  86.8 Margin of Error
± 2.54
 
3
at least a master's degree  49.6 Margin of Error
± 4.97
 
2
at least a professional degree  9.7 Margin of Error
± 6.65
 
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Accountants and Auditors BLS Occupational Handbook


Average salary (2011): $83,088
Relative concentration: Measured by location quotient (or LQ), which indicates the concentration of occupational employment in a metro using the nation as a benchmark (U.S.=1.0)1.73
Educational attainment Share (%)  Rank 
at least a bachelor's degree  82.7 Margin of Error
± 2.46
 
4
at least a master's degree  26.3 Margin of Error
± 5.07
 
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