Wind Energy and Green Development in the Iowa City Area

Contact: Joe Raso, President, jraso@iowacityarea.com Mark Nolte, Business Development Director, mnolte@iowacityarea.com

Iowa City Area Development Group 325 East Washington, Suite 101

Iowa City, Iowa 52240 | (319) 354-3939 www.iowacityareadevelopment.com

Extraordinary Opportunities in Unexpected Places

Table of Contents

Nation’s First Wind Energy Supply Chain Campus.................................... 1

Wind Energy Supply Chain Draft Schematic ............................................ 2

Strategically Located for the Wind Energy Supply Chain......................... 4

Maps ........................................................................................................ 5

Nation’s First Macro Green Business Park ................................................ 9

Job Training and Innovation .................................................................. 11

Labor: Available and Capable ............................................................... 13

Recruiting Top Talent ............................................................................. 14

About Iowa City...................................................................................... 15

Appendix

￭ Supply Chain Campus LOIS Property Profile

￭ Moss green Urban Village LOIS Property Profile

￭ Iowa City MSA Advanced Manufacturing Laborshed

￭ Iowa City MSA Information Technology Laborshed

About the Iowa City Area Development Group Now in its 26th year, the Iowa City Area Development Group works to enhance the quality of our communities by serving the business development needs of interstate commerce companies in the greater Iowa City metropolitan area.

Knowing that wind energy manufacturing is poised for significant growth, Iowa City became the first and only city in the nation to purchase land and develop an industrial park specific to this industry.

Created with the goal of attracting this industry through conscientious design, every aspect of this new industrial park has been developed to meet the unique needs of wind energy manufacturers.

In developing this site, a platting scheme was devised in which a foundry with machining capacity could be placed adjacent to any nacelle OEM such that shipping costs on large castings would be eliminated. Product could be moved on a private rail spur from one facility to the next.

All the turning radii and road widths have been designed to accommodate the 19 axle trailers commonly used for moving nacelles and the articulated trailers on which many blades are transported.

The Iowa City Wind Energy Industrial Park and Supply Chain Campus

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Tentative rail siding/spur placement to support localized shipping within the park is shown on this draft schematic. There is still flexibility on how these are designed to create optimal flow and transport.

The Iowa City Wind Energy Industrial Park and Supply Chain Campus

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The team at ICAD Group understands that no company survives in a vacuum. For the past four years we have traveled to conferences worldwide building a network of project developers and supply chain contacts. Our goal is to utilize these relationships to help any project find market opportunities and create a value added supply base.

We can coordinate meetings with potential customers to help bring deals to the table to catalyze production expansion plans. As well, we will work very closely with our local and state leaders to coordinate transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions to help any company compete with the major players in the market. We know that without this assistance, it can be extremely difficult for OEMs to compete with GE, Siemens and a growing Asian interest.

Our research has shown considerable interest in innovations in turbine design and we see a strong future for products that can cut down O&M costs and return strong value to investors. Innovation is what drives our region and any company that locates here can take advantage of the strong R&D capacity and knowledge base that fuels new thinking.

We Know Wind Energy

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Being closer to Clipper and Acciona offers the potential to expand upon an existing synergistic cluster in the heart of the wind belt.

At this time, infrastructure funding has been committed and initial projects are under way to certify this site as “Shovel Ready.”

Soil borings done on site verify the capacity for crane infrastructure utilizing geopiers. Plus, there is still significant flexibility in platting and layout of rail infrastructure to customize the site plan configuration.

This site is out of the 500 year floodplain with no history of seismic activity.

Redundant electrical power to the site is provided by MidAmerican Energy. One of the greatest advantages of this site is the reliable power at some of the nation’s lowest electrical rates. ICAD Group can work with our electric partner to provide specific cost estimates with further information on load usage for any project.

Strategically Located and Prepped for the Wind Energy Supply Chain

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Strategically Located and Prepped for the Wind Energy Supply Chain

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Strategically Located and Prepped for the Wind Energy Supply Chain

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Strategically Located and Prepped for the Wind Energy Supply Chain

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Strategically Located and Prepped for the Wind Energy Supply Chain

Roads With its location in the wind corridor, most Midwest wind farms could be reached by truck from the supply chain campus. One of the reasons for Iowa’s high installed MW capacity of wind is the ease by which loads can be moved within our borders. Many states do not offer a comprehensive travel corridor, leaving each county to determine restrictions, thus adding time and expense to shipping. Further, northern border states, such as Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as Michigan, may have seasonal embargos on heavy loads in the spring which can cause delivery delays.

Rail/River The entire park is rail served by the Iowa Interstate Railroad that has linkages to all major rail lines and two river barge ports, one of which is ice free year round. Our logistical studies and industry data suggest that rail can be a cost saving option for loads transported in excess of 400 miles.

Air The Iowa City area has multiple domestic and international connections through direct flights available at two regional airports. Nearly one-third of the country's population is within an hour flight of our area. The Eastern Iowa Airport ranks in the Top 10 of airports in the seven-state Midwestern region.

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Moss Green Urban Village is being developed as the nation’s first Macro Green business park, using effective green technologies in all phases of development.

Buildings will use 60% less BTU’s per square foot than conventional office buildings.

All infrastructure will be built using minimum impact strategies and the latest in green technology, including utility, sanitary sewer and communication line installation.

The development is located at the crossroads of Iowa state Highway 1 and Interstate 80, and near major employers including ACT, Inc., Pearson Educational Measurement and Mercer.

Moss Green Urban Village

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We recognize that in recent years some states have far surpassed what we as communities and a state typically provide in terms of incentives for projects.

The economic downturn has created large pockets of high unemployment in areas of the country; these communities are desperately vying to encourage economic development to revitalize their areas.

While we understand this funding can be very attractive to companies in the short term, there are many examples of how these incentives can mask hidden issues to profitability and create obstacles to success in the long run.

We hope that the decision makers consider a holistic approach to their search and recognize an area like ours has continued to demonstrate stability and modest growth even in this downturn.

The Iowa City area has retained one of the lowest unemployment levels in the nation because of the way it supports its interstate business climate. Area leaders for generations have sought and found a balanced approach to economic and community development.

We have cultivated the conditions for companies to succeed and trust future projects would benefit from the progressive and positive mindset that permeates the region.

Incentives

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Iowa’s job training program allows companies to spend up to 50% of their job training funds for on-the-job training and the other 50% on programs, travel and related expenses to train employees.

Traditional industrial tech programs are also offered by Kirkwood Community College. Specifically, Kirkwood has

worked closely with Clipper and Acciona to target wind specific job skill sets.

Area companies can link to the innovations in wind energy research being developed at the University of Iowa’s College of Engineering and under IAWIND, both led by AWEA board member Patrick Butler. Cutting edge research will bolster the bottom line and develop talented employees through a variety of co-op and internship programs.

The University of Iowa’s College of Engineering has developed research abilities and practical experience in a number of industry sectors:

Job Training and Innovation

￭ material handling and automation ￭ manufacturing process ￭ software, control and sensors

￭ meteorology ￭ composites for blades and nacelle covers ￭ mechanical engineering for drive train

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The Iowa City area is the southern anchor of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor.

The economy is based on thriving commerce, a major university, and a number of national and international businesses, including Fortune 500 companies. Acciona North America, Pearson, Oral B Laboratories, Rockwell Collins, Procter & Gamble, ACT, Inc, and scores of smaller businesses operate facilities in the Iowa City area.

￭ Forbes ranked Iowa City number 2 "Best Places for Business and Careers" list, April 2010

￭ University of Iowa's Tippie MBA-PM program ranked in the Top 50, U.S. News & World Report, April 2010

￭ No. 22 in the Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities Index, "Where America’s Jobs Are Created and Sustained," November 2009

Supportive Business Climate

Source: ICAD Group 2009 Existing Industry Report

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Labor: Available and Capable

The Iowa City area is strategically located in the center of the largest population region in the state of Iowa, more than 400,000 people, and consistently attracts laborers and knowledge workers from over a 60-mile radius.

The Iowa City area, with a 16.7% workforce growth rate over the past decade, offers highly educated, productive labor in a ‘right to work,’ non-union environment. (Chicago Federal Reserve)

Employers attribute local workforce quality to the superior educational commitment the area offers as well as Midwestern work ethic and values. Many executives recognize that community support and cultural diversity contribute to a positive bottom line.

Compared to national averages, the Iowa City area workforce is 12% more stable and ranked 23% higher in quality. Workers in our region produce 8% more than the average American worker. (2008 North American Data Study)

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Recruiting Top Talent

Recruiting management and knowledge workers in medium sized metros can be challenging to many Midwestern communities. The Iowa City area is different.

Home to a major university, the city has gained a reputation as an international city. In November 2008, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated Iowa City the world's third City of Literature. Iowa City joins Edinburgh, Scotland, and Melbourne, Australia, as UNESCO Cities of Literature. The Iowa City area is recognized as having the third highest education level per capita nationally and the highest doctor to citizen ratio in the U.S.

With some of the best public and private schools in the nation, this area is focused on learning. This translates into a vibrant, artistic community that offers a very active way of life not typically found in our part of the country.

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Iowa City Area

Iowa City’s history, leadership and tradition of civic involvement are transforming the region’s economy and leading Iowa into the future.

The diversity of Iowa City shines through its bustling commerce and industry; first-rate education; arts, culture and entertainment; natural landscape and recreational opportunities; and neighborhoods that welcome you home at the end of the day.

Our area has received numerous rankings and awards:

￭ Healthiest Town in the United States, Men's Journal, February 2010 ￭ Top Towns for Jobs, MSN CareerBuilder, January 2010

￭ No. 5 "Best Places to Begin a Career" - Metros Under 500,000, Forbes Magazine, July 2009

￭ No. 13 "Top College Towns for Jobs" - Forbes Magazine, May 2009

￭ No. 9 Best Places for Business and Careers - Smaller Metros, Forbes Magazine, March 2009

￭ Best Places to Live and Launch, Fortune Small Business, March 2008 ￭ Top 10 Up-And-Coming Tech Cities 2008, Forbes Magazine, March 2008

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Potential Available Labor Per Occupational Category: Business Operations: Purchasing Agents - 606 Computer Programmers - 598 Market Analysts - 2,347 Customer Service Reps - 5,981 Shipping & Receiving

Clerks - 1,211 Secretaries & Administrative

Support - 8,328 Production: Supervisors - 4,769 Engineers - 5,977 Mechanical Drafters - 605 Engineering Techs - 1,817 Surveying & Mapping Techs - 588 Painters - 1,830 Sheet Metal Workers - 601 Maintenance & Repair - 1,218 Assemblers & Fabricators - 1,206 Cutting & Punching Machine

Operators - 1,210 Machinists - 611 Foundry Mold & Coremakers - 603 Molding & Casting Machine

Operators - 1,205 Multiple Machine Operators - 4,164 Welders - 615 Job Printers - 608 Water & Liquid Systems

Operators - 1,197 Inspectors - 4,769 Production Workers - 11,355

Material Movers: Supervisor - 598 Heavy Truck Drivers - 5,375 Light Truck Drivers - 3,558 Forklift Operators - 2,353

An estimated total of 75,903 people

in the Laborshed area

Concentration of those with transferable experience/skills by place of residence

Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the Laborshed area are currently commuting an average of 9 miles one way for work. Those who are willing to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 15 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.

Current Benefits: Health/medical insurance - 100% Pension/retirement/401K - 69.2% Dental coverage - 60.7% Paid vacation - 41.1% Vision coverage - 33.6% Life insurance - 31.8% Paid holidays - 30.8% Paid sick leave - 27.1%

Desired Benefits: (by percent of interest)

Health/medical insurance - 90.4% Pension/retirement/401K - 34.6% Paid vacation - 26.9% Dental coverage - 13.5% Vision coverage - 7.7% Paid sick leave - 7.7% Paid holidays - 3.8%

Top Advertising Media: (for those seeking employment opportunities)

Local/Regional Newspapers The Iowa City Press Citizen The Cedar Rapids Gazette

The Internet www.monster.com www.iowaworkforce.org www.careerbuilder.com

Iowa Workforce Development Centers Networking through friends, family, &

acquaintances

Employment Status: 88.2% Employed 37.5% of the employed are willing to change

employment 7.1% Unemployed 2.4% Homemakers, Not Employed 2.4% Retired

Education Levels: 59.8% Education beyond high school 16.5% Associate degree 2.4% Trade certified 1.6% Vocational training 17.3% Undergraduate degree 4.7% Postgraduate degree

Flexibility in the Workplace: (by percent of interest)

Cross-training - 80.0% Varied shifts (2nd, 3rd, & split) - 23.6% Job sharing - 34.5% Job teams - 78.2% Seasonal work - 32.7% Temporary work - 38.2%

Other Facts: 64.5% paid an hourly wage 89.8% are/were employed full-time 6.3% are/were employed part-time 11.5% hold two or more jobs Currently working an average of

44 hrs/week

Information was compiled by Iowa Workforce Development using 2008 data.

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Underemployment: Total Underemployment - 4.7% Low hours - 0.0% Mismatch of skills - 2.4% Low income - 2.4%

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estimating Total Underemployment.

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Iowa City Area Development Group 325 East Washington Street Suit 100 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: (319) 354.3939 www.iowacityareadevelopment.com

This Iowa Wage Survey for the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Region 10 service area was produced by the Workforce Data & Business Development Bureau to provide communities local information on wages by occupation. This publication was developed specifically for the IWD Region 10 service area. The source of the wage and employment data is the 2007 Iowa Wage Survey. Additional data from the Iowa Wage Survey for individual counties, Iowa Workforce Development regions, and by industry statewide are available on the Iowa Workforce Development web site located at www.iowaworkforce.org.

Occupation

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Entry Wage

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Median Wage Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 51-2099 $ 15.81 $ 9.12 $ 19.14 $ 13.76 Chemical Plant and System Operators 51-8091 $ 27.19 $ 21.43 $ 30.07 $ 27.55 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9121 $ 15.21 $ 10.72 $ 17.46 $ 15.04 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 51-4011 $ 15.23 $ 10.12 $ 17.79 $ 14.30 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9021 $ 15.05 $ 10.73 $ 17.21 $ 15.52 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9032 $ 12.63 $ 9.63 $ 14.13 $ 12.48 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4031 $ 16.53 $ 13.36 $ 18.12 $ 17.06

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4032 $ 16.93 $ 14.23 $ 18.28 $ 17.09

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 51-2022 $ 14.32 $ 11.65 $ 15.66 $ 13.87 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9041 $ 12.55 $ 9.17 $ 14.24 $ 13.04

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 51-1011 $ 25.47 $ 17.35 $ 29.52 $ 24.05 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4033 $ 16.84 $ 12.72 $ 18.89 $ 17.07

Helpers--Production Workers 51-9198 $ 12.66 $ 8.93 $ 14.53 $ 11.36 Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 $ 41.61 $ 27.72 $ 48.56 $ 40.49 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 51-9061 $ 18.70 $ 13.56 $ 21.27 $ 19.83 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 53-7062 $ 11.87 $ 7.93 $ 13.84 $ 10.78 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4034 $ 17.03 $ 13.46 $ 18.82 $ 16.81

Machinists 51-4041 $ 16.64 $ 11.45 $ 19.24 $ 16.27 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4035 $ 16.56 $ 13.79 $ 17.95 $ 15.45 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9023 $ 13.95 $ 11.78 $ 15.05 $ 14.01 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 51-9195 $ 12.45 $ 8.91 $ 14.23 $ 12.45 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4081 $ 16.75 $ 14.21 $ 18.02 $ 17.15 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 51-4012 $ 20.55 $ 16.40 $ 22.62 $ 17.29 Painters, Transportation Equipment 51-9122 $ 15.38 $ 12.94 $ 16.59 $ 15.01 Production Workers, All Other 51-9199 $ 17.36 $ 10.84 $ 20.63 $ 16.77 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4023 $ 13.23 $ 11.29 $ 14.19 $ 13.09 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9012 $ 15.78 $ 12.25 $ 17.54 $ 15.69

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 51-8021 $ 19.32 $ 14.50 $ 21.72 $ 17.57 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 51-2041 $ 17.16 $ 13.40 $ 19.03 $ 16.64 Team Assemblers 51-2092 $ 14.04 $ 9.73 $ 16.20 $ 14.22 Tool and Die Makers 51-4111 $ 20.97 $ 17.00 $ 22.94 $ 21.11 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 51-4194 $ 15.19 $ 9.05 $ 18.25 $ 15.90 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 53-3032 $ 14.98 $ 9.90 $ 17.52 $ 14.40 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 53-3033 $ 12.30 $ 8.26 $ 14.33 $ 11.21 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 51-8031 $ 19.36 $ 15.30 $ 21.39 $ 19.37 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 51-4121 $ 16.48 $ 12.82 $ 18.31 $ 16.28 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-4122 $ 17.35 $ 13.97 $ 19.04 $ 17.17

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Potential Available Labor Per Occupational Category: Business Operations: Management - 5,398 Analysts - 3,534 Operation Specialists - 2,957 Accountants - 3,599 Personal Financial Advisors - 1,221 Loan Officers - 1,800 Accounting Clerks - 5,978 Customer Service Reps - 6,004 Information Clerks - 2,378 Office Clerks - 6,556 Claims Processors - 2,364 Secretaries & Office

Support - 14,847 Computers: Programmers - 578 Management - 592 Software Engineers - 2,378 Support Specialists - 1,789 Systems Analysts - 1,221 Specialists - 585 Desktop Publishers - 569

An estimated total of 64,348 people

in the Laborshed area

Concentration of those with transferable experience/skills by place of residence

Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the Laborshed area are currently commuting an average of 8 miles one way for work. Those who are willing to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 11 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.

Current Benefits: Health/medical insurance - 93.0% Pension/retirement/401K - 70.9% Dental coverage - 58.1% Paid vacation - 50.0% Life insurance - 41.9% Paid sick leave - 38.4% Vision coverage - 34.9% Paid holidays - 30.2%

Desired Benefits: (by percent of interest)

Health/medical insurance - 80.0% Pension/retirement/401K - 46.7% Paid vacation - 26.7% Dental coverage - 20.0% Paid holidays - 16.7% Paid sick leave - 13.3% Vision coverage - 13.3%

Top Advertising Media: (for those seeking employment opportunities)

The Internet www.monster.com www.iowaworkforce.org www.hotjobs.com

Local/Regional Newspapers The Gazette - Cedar Rapids The Iowa City Press Citizen

Iowa Workforce Development Centers Networking through friends, family, &

acquaintances

Employment Status: 87.0% Employed 26.6% of the employed are willing to change

employment 5.6% Unemployed 3.7% Homemakers, Not Employed 3.7% Retired

Education Levels: 79.6% Education beyond high school 15.7% Associate degree 0.9% Vocational training 31.5% Undergraduate degree 13.9% Postgraduate degree

Flexibility in the Workplace: (by percent of interest)

Cross-training - 83.3% Varied shifts (2nd, 3rd, & split) - 27.8% Job sharing - 55.6% Job teams - 75.0% Seasonal work - 44.1% Temporary work - 50.0%

Other Facts: 55.9% paid an hourly wage 80.6% are/were employed full-time 14.8% are/were employed part-time 7.5% hold two or more jobs Currently working an average of

40 hrs/week

The Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area aggregated wage data was also extracted from the Iowa Wage Survey and is provided in the table on page 2 which reflects mean, entry, experienced, and median wages.

Information was compiled by Iowa Workforce Development using 2008 data.

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Underemployment: Total Underemployment - 3.7% Low hours - 0.0% Mismatch of skills - 2.8% Low income - 0.9%

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Iowa City Area Development Group 325 East Washington Street Suit 100 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: (319) 354.3939 www.iowacityareadevelopment.com

This Iowa Wage Survey for the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was produced by the Workforce Data & Business Development Bureau to provide communities local information on wages by occupation. This publication was developed specifically for the Iowa City MSA . The source of the wage and employment data is the 2007 Iowa Wage Survey. Additional data from the Iowa Wage Survey for individual counties, Iowa Workforce Development regions, and by industry statewide are available on the Iowa Workforce Development web site located at www.iowaworkforce.org.

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Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 $ 24.97 $ 17.46 $ 28.74 $ 22.81 Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 $ 39.27 $ 28.03 $ 44.88 $ 38.86 Computer Operators 43-9011 $ 14.76 $ 10.18 $ 17.05 $ 13.68 Computer Programmers 15-1021 $ 24.01 $ 18.04 $ 27.00 $ 23.48 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 15-1032 $ 30.99 $ 24.18 $ 34.39 $ 31.11 Computer Specialists, All Other 15-1099 $ 26.60 $ 18.78 $ 30.52 $ 27.46 Customer Service Representatives 43-4051 $ 12.77 $ 9.87 $ 14.23 $ 12.25 Data Entry Keyers 43-9021 $ 12.09 $ 8.66 $ 13.81 $ 10.96 Database Administrators 15-1061 $ 28.61 $ 17.98 $ 33.93 $ 26.65 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 43-1011 $ 21.65 $ 15.19 $ 24.88 $ 20.36

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 15-1081 $ 26.87 $ 17.56 $ 31.53 $ 26.40 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 43-9199 $ 9.89 $ 6.75 $ 11.45 $ 10.26 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 41-4011 $ 39.89 $ 13.95 $ 52.86 $ 51.09

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 49-2022 $ 21.17 $ 16.49 $ 23.50 $ 18.19

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 49-9052 $ 20.95 $ 17.28 $ 22.79 $ 20.95