America’s 25 Thriving Industries

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25. Truss manufacturing
> Change in employment, 2011 to 2021: +94.7%
> Total employment, 2021: 33,087
> Change in avg. annual wage, 2011 to 2021: +66.8%
> Avg. annual wage, 2021: $55,651

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24. Medicinal and botanical manufacturing
> Change in employment, 2011 to 2021: +97.9%
> Total employment, 2021: 38,100
> Change in avg. annual wage, 2011 to 2021: +4.1%
> Avg. annual wage, 2021: $112,449

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23. Other activities related to real estate
> Change in employment, 2011 to 2021: +98.1%
> Total employment, 2021: 79,308
> Change in avg. annual wage, 2011 to 2021: +54.3%
> Avg. annual wage, 2021: $108,204

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22. Software publishers
> Change in employment, 2011 to 2021: +105.2%
> Total employment, 2021: 554,655
> Change in avg. annual wage, 2011 to 2021: +59.4%
> Avg. annual wage, 2021: $205,754

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21. Pet care, except veterinary, services
> Change in employment, 2011 to 2021: +111.5%
> Total employment, 2021: 144,288
> Change in avg. annual wage, 2011 to 2021: +47.4%
> Avg. annual wage, 2021: $26,795