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Mar 18, 2016 at 14:48
It's now the case that "software developer" is most common profession in four states!
Map: The Most Common* Job In Every State
Map: The Most Common* Job In Every State
The jobs picture has changed profoundly since the 1970s. This map shows how those changes played out across the country.

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