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Occupations with the highest location quotient in Virgin_Islands, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	18.74
Transportation Security Screeners	9.04
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	8.49
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	6.90
Couriers and Messengers	6.14
Budget Analysts	5.31
Security Guards	5.03
Construction Managers	4.69
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	4.43
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	4.24

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Puerto_Rico, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other	11.15
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	10.15
Word Processors and Typists	9.24
Bailiffs	7.19
Pharmacy Aides	6.89
Agricultural Engineers	5.99
Sewing Machine Operators	5.97
Couriers and Messengers	5.77
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.19
Telephone Operators	4.40

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Guam, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	15.28
Education Administrators, All Other	11.87
Transportation Security Screeners	10.96
Religious Workers, All Other	10.41
Concierges	9.62
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	7.96
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	7.86
Word Processors and Typists	7.62
Tour and Travel Guides	7.28
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	6.37

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wyoming, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	20.21
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	19.44
Wellhead Pumpers	17.17
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	17.10
Helpers--Extraction Workers	16.99
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	15.89
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	15.58
Gas Plant Operators	15.14
Roof Bolters, Mining	14.13
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	13.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wisconsin, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Animal Breeders	8.20
Animal Scientists	7.58
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	6.60
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	5.17
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.73
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	4.62
Floor Sanders and Finishers	4.47
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	4.34
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	3.86
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	3.66

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West_Virginia, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	68.35
Roof Bolters, Mining	61.57
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	15.32
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	11.69
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	10.93
Log Graders and Scalers	8.08
Wellhead Pumpers	7.77
Psychiatric Aides	6.45
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other	5.81
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	5.16

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Washington, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	7.12
Avionics Technicians	6.46
Ship Engineers	6.15
Tapers	5.60
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	5.48
Sailors and Marine Oilers	4.96
Aerospace Engineers	4.68
Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers	4.01
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	3.87
Agricultural Workers, All Other	3.82

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Virginia, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	8.42
Political Scientists	7.18
Ship Engineers	5.96
Mathematicians	5.89
Legal Support Workers, All Other	5.87
Nuclear Engineers	5.60
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	5.08
Information Security Analysts	4.53
Roof Bolters, Mining	3.95
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	3.92

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Vermont, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Bicycle Repairers	6.95
Commercial Divers	5.38
Log Graders and Scalers	5.32
Fallers	5.29
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	5.01
Special Education Teachers, All Other	4.69
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	4.67
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	4.52
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	4.08
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	4.02

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Utah, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	9.33
Historians	6.96
Artists and Related Workers, All Other	6.26
Etchers and Engravers	6.12
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	5.79
Sewers, Hand	5.76
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	5.63
Stonemasons	4.91
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	4.26
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	3.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Texas, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Petroleum Engineers	6.78
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	6.00
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	5.58
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	5.30
Wellhead Pumpers	5.02
Helpers--Extraction Workers	4.98
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	4.62
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	4.46
Boilermakers	3.43
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	3.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tennessee, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworkers, All Other	8.62
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters	6.70
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	5.77
Tire Builders	4.40
Production Workers, All Other	4.17
Traffic Technicians	4.07
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	3.69
Cooks, All Other	3.51
Pharmacy Aides	3.35
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.34

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South_Dakota, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Workers	27.43
Choreographers	16.85
Soil and Plant Scientists	14.08
Animal Breeders	13.41
Animal Scientists	11.77
Correspondence Clerks	11.69
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	11.39
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	10.50
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	10.26
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	8.45

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South_Carolina, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tire Builders	13.31
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	10.92
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9.67
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	9.33
Nuclear Engineers	6.92
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.94
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.16
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	3.65
Social Workers, All Other	3.31
Logging Equipment Operators	3.19

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rhode_Island, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	9.99
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	7.03
Watch and Clock Repairers	6.45
Therapists, All Other	5.54
Commercial and Industrial Designers	4.77
Pile Driver Operators	4.45
Life Scientists, All Other	4.41
Computer and Information Research Scientists	4.31
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	4.22
Archivists	4.06

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pennsylvania, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	3.94
Rock Splitters, Quarry	3.80
Pourers and Casters, Metal	3.37
Word Processors and Typists	3.26
Shampooers	3.12
Roof Bolters, Mining	3.07
Motion Picture Projectionists	2.48
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	2.44
Private Detectives and Investigators	2.37
Athletes and Sports Competitors	2.27

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oregon, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	24.91
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	19.18
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	11.29
Woodworkers, All Other	9.66
Fallers	7.47
Clergy	6.06
Music Directors and Composers	6.02
Logging Equipment Operators	5.69
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	5.36
Religious Workers, All Other	5.17

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oklahoma, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	15.04
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	13.32
Wellhead Pumpers	10.50
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	9.83
Tire Builders	8.45
Gambling Cage Workers	8.22
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	7.81
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	7.40
Gambling Managers	7.21
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	6.12

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ohio, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	4.60
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	4.59
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.77
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.08
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.62
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2.59
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.56
Tool and Die Makers	2.54
Pourers and Casters, Metal	2.52
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North_Dakota, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wellhead Pumpers	29.72
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	27.13
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	23.72
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	22.33
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	21.13
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	20.57
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	17.09
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	14.45
Soil and Plant Scientists	9.20
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	8.46

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North_Carolina, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	7.64
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	7.13
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	7.04
Upholsterers	6.81
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	4.82
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	4.33
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	3.66
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	3.13
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	3.02
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2.98

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New_York, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fashion Designers	5.93
Transit and Railroad Police	5.69
Word Processors and Typists	4.85
Advertising and Promotions Managers	4.82
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	4.09
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	3.70
Music Directors and Composers	3.63
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	3.53
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	3.33
Editors	3.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New_Mexico, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Physicists	18.52
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	15.79
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	12.84
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	8.85
Nuclear Engineers	8.25
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	8.22
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	7.57
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	7.31
Anthropologists and Archeologists	6.70
Nuclear Technicians	6.36

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New_Jersey, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Biochemists and Biophysicists	8.34
Shampooers	5.44
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	4.16
Mathematicians	3.99
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other	3.86
Food Scientists and Technologists	3.57
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	3.43
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	3.41
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers	3.34
Transit and Railroad Police	3.30

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New_Hampshire, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Commercial Divers	5.96
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers	5.52
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	4.99
Log Graders and Scalers	4.92
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	4.66
Air Traffic Controllers	4.39
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	3.98
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.73
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.62
Hydrologists	3.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Nevada, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	33.33
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	24.33
Gambling Dealers	24.08
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	18.25
Gambling Cage Workers	17.71
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	14.82
Gambling Managers	13.80
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	11.66
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	8.92
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other	8.91

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Nebraska, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	8.94
Farm and Home Management Educators	8.01
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	7.91
Animal Scientists	6.26
Agricultural Equipment Operators	5.94
Soil and Plant Scientists	5.55
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	5.54
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	5.54
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	5.05
Agricultural Inspectors	4.93

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Montana, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	17.59
Forest and Conservation Technicians	14.12
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	13.03
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers	9.39
Hydrologists	9.07
Plant and System Operators, All Other	8.99
Conservation Scientists	7.45
Rock Splitters, Quarry	7.43
Foresters	6.71
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	6.60

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Missouri, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers	4.39
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	3.73
Dredge Operators	3.38
Museum Technicians and Conservators	3.36
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	3.31
New Accounts Clerks	3.23
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	3.19
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	3.13
Embalmers	2.86
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	2.82

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mississippi, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Upholsterers	14.16
Fallers	10.58
Gambling Managers	8.15
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	7.89
Psychiatric Aides	7.34
Logging Equipment Operators	7.02
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	6.17
Conservation Scientists	4.96
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	4.86
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	4.62

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Minnesota, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	4.79
Choreographers	4.68
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	4.25
Animal Scientists	3.77
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	3.63
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	3.37
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators	3.15
Dredge Operators	3.06
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	2.93
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	2.78

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Michigan, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	8.69
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	7.05
Tool and Die Makers	6.36
Patternmakers, Wood	5.90
Mechanical Engineers	4.83
Commercial and Industrial Designers	4.66
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	4.29
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.15
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	4.09
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.04

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Massachusetts, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Biochemists and Biophysicists	5.49
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	5.38
Biological Scientists, All Other	3.38
Orthodontists	3.24
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	3.22
Biological Technicians	3.21
Statisticians	3.19
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	3.05
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	2.89
Etchers and Engravers	2.89

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Maryland, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Geographers	10.98
Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	8.14
Physicists	6.11
Microbiologists	5.70
Physical Scientists, All Other	5.67
Biological Scientists, All Other	5.53
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers	5.01
Computer and Information Research Scientists	4.93
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other	4.80
Shampooers	4.64

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Maine, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	23.79
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders	18.74
Logging Equipment Operators	9.50
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	7.41
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	7.34
Fish and Game Wardens	6.01
Floor Sanders and Finishers	5.55
Nuclear Engineers	5.36
Foresters	4.79
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	4.22

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Louisiana, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sailors and Marine Oilers	17.93
Chemical Plant and System Operators	13.35
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	13.23
Riggers	11.75
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	10.82
Bridge and Lock Tenders	10.60
Dredge Operators	9.27
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	8.64
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other	8.46
Drafters, All Other	8.46

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kentucky, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roof Bolters, Mining	15.05
Farm and Home Management Educators	9.47
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	6.43
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	6.43
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	5.82
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	4.52
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.30
Log Graders and Scalers	4.29
Agricultural Engineers	3.90
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	3.85

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kansas, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	21.77
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	7.29
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	4.99
Rail Car Repairers	4.82
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	4.79
Wellhead Pumpers	4.76
Avionics Technicians	4.72
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	4.45
Aerospace Engineers	4.08
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Iowa, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Engineers	9.20
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	7.58
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	6.47
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	6.28
Soil and Plant Scientists	6.02
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.98
Agricultural Equipment Operators	5.54
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	5.54
Pourers and Casters, Metal	4.84
Agricultural Workers, All Other	4.53

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Indiana, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	8.31
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons	6.59
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	6.17
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.16
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.09
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.93
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.80
Statistical Assistants	3.70
Pourers and Casters, Metal	3.65
Roof Bolters, Mining	3.65

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Illinois, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Occupational Therapy Aides	7.76
Rail Car Repairers	2.93
Dietetic Technicians	2.82
Survey Researchers	2.59
Nuclear Technicians	2.47
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	2.41
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.37
Bridge and Lock Tenders	2.30
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	2.28
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Idaho, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	10.76
Nuclear Technicians	10.51
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	9.22
Forest and Conservation Technicians	7.89
Nuclear Engineers	6.76
Log Graders and Scalers	6.46
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	6.25
Foresters	5.98
Logging Equipment Operators	5.59
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	5.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hawaii, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Passenger Attendants	14.13
Astronomers	10.72
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	8.77
Dancers	8.48
Cooks, All Other	8.39
Tour and Travel Guides	7.93
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	7.58
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	7.28
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	5.69
Transportation Security Screeners	5.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Georgia, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12.71
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.29
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	5.88
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	5.33
Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers	4.90
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	4.43
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.08
Designers, All Other	3.81
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	2.63
Logging Equipment Operators	2.49

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Florida, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Helpers--Roofers	3.43
Ship Engineers	3.02
Roofers	2.94
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	2.79
Concierges	2.64
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other	2.56
Passenger Attendants	2.55
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	2.46
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	2.43
Motorboat Operators	2.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in District_of_Columbia, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Political Scientists	106.69
Economists	69.23
Social Science Research Assistants	20.81
Law Teachers, Postsecondary	18.68
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	15.82
Public Relations Specialists	15.43
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers	15.37
Historians	13.63
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	13.07
Legal Support Workers, All Other	10.94

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Delaware, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	11.72
Shampooers	7.23
Chemists	5.26
Chemical Engineers	5.05
Financial Examiners	4.18
Biochemists and Biophysicists	4.02
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	3.83
Farm and Home Management Educators	3.79
Chemical Technicians	3.17
Helpers--Carpenters	2.97

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Connecticut, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Actuaries	5.37
Survey Researchers	3.78
Nuclear Engineers	3.20
Manicurists and Pedicurists	3.16
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	2.74
Insurance Underwriters	2.74
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	2.44
Financial Managers	2.40
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	2.39
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	2.38

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Colorado, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	5.72
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	5.50
Real Estate Brokers	5.06
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	4.31
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	4.08
Hydrologists	3.88
Wellhead Pumpers	3.87
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3.87
Computer Hardware Engineers	3.80
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	3.59

Occupations with the highest location quotient in California, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm Labor Contractors	6.89
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	5.76
Marriage and Family Therapists	4.54
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance	4.28
Cooks, Private Household	3.94
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	3.79
Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	3.73
Material Moving Workers, All Other	3.56
Special Effects Artists and Animators	3.43
Sociologists	3.27

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Arkansas, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	18.19
Food Processing Workers, All Other	11.49
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	10.95
Log Graders and Scalers	8.36
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	6.59
Logging Equipment Operators	6.38
Floor Sanders and Finishers	5.33
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	4.34
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.31
Helpers--Production Workers	3.77

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Arizona, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	4.38
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	4.22
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	4.13
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	4.08
Astronomers	4.00
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	3.88
Credit Counselors	3.32
Anthropologists and Archeologists	3.11
Real Estate Brokers	3.02
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	2.76

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Alaska, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	17.92
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	15.48
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	15.03
Ship Engineers	13.71
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	12.62
Commercial Pilots	12.15
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	11.62
Petroleum Engineers	11.25
Tour and Travel Guides	10.87
Sailors and Marine Oilers	10.73

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Alabama, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.06
Logging Equipment Operators	6.14
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	6.04
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.93
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	5.60
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	5.28
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	5.12
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons	4.95
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	4.88
Aerospace Engineers	4.79

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Puerto_Rico nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Word Processors and Typists	15.88
Pharmacy Aides	13.13
Highway Maintenance Workers	9.52
Helpers--Carpenters	8.16
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	7.95
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	4.83
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.02
Butchers and Meat Cutters	3.93
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	3.75
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	3.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	31.55
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	23.13
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	19.21
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	18.31
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	15.40
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	15.25
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	14.65
Fence Erectors	12.91
Anthropologists and Archeologists	12.67
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	11.02

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	46.85
Roof Bolters, Mining	38.73
Gas Plant Operators	33.56
Helpers--Extraction Workers	31.00
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	24.49
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	23.99
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	20.62
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	20.17
Wellhead Pumpers	18.16
Forest and Conservation Technicians	12.30

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	17.30
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	11.74
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	11.59
Bridge and Lock Tenders	9.98
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	7.89
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.16
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	6.60
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.39
Furniture Finishers	6.34
Food Batchmakers	6.32

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	7.43
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	7.16
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	7.09
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.07
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	6.06
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	6.05
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	5.94
Motorcycle Mechanics	5.85
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	5.72
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	5.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Animal Scientists	34.04
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	15.76
Foresters	11.18
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	10.36
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	10.35
Motorcycle Mechanics	9.37
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	8.08
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	6.91
Log Graders and Scalers	6.64
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	6.49

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	29.63
Foresters	28.24
Forest and Conservation Workers	25.48
Material Moving Workers, All Other	22.79
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	19.93
Forest and Conservation Technicians	14.22
Logging Equipment Operators	14.17
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	13.71
Legislators	13.49
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	11.44

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern West_Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	86.15
Roof Bolters, Mining	70.24
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	29.60
Wellhead Pumpers	19.84
Power Distributors and Dispatchers	18.21
Log Graders and Scalers	15.41
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	13.63
Gas Plant Operators	11.17
Pipelayers	11.01
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	10.17

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern West_Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	164.76
Roof Bolters, Mining	158.54
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	61.62
Log Graders and Scalers	32.66
Logging Equipment Operators	16.75
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	16.43
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	13.21
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	9.79
Foresters	8.35
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	8.15

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	19.24
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	18.17
Agricultural Equipment Operators	16.26
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	13.95
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	13.26
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	11.63
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	11.61
Conservation Scientists	10.50
Agricultural Workers, All Other	10.29
Forest and Conservation Workers	9.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	99.96
Log Graders and Scalers	23.69
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	19.45
Logging Equipment Operators	17.76
Forest and Conservation Workers	11.90
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	11.62
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	10.07
Foresters	9.27
Agricultural Workers, All Other	8.90
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	8.46

Occupations with the highest location quotient in NorthWest_Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	31.90
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	17.04
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	10.98
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	8.49
Helpers--Carpenters	8.39
Tour and Travel Guides	7.67
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.64
Logging Equipment Operators	6.24
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	5.94
History Teachers, Postsecondary	5.82

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Computer and Information Research Scientists	68.40
Physicists	45.33
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	23.64
Physical Scientists, All Other	12.97
Agricultural Inspectors	10.18
Engineers, All Other	9.81
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	9.12
Aerospace Engineers	8.93
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	8.33
Bailiffs	8.23

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	21.17
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	13.06
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	11.43
Correctional Officers and Jailers	8.56
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	8.45
Foresters	7.35
Psychiatric Technicians	7.22
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	7.15
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	5.82
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	5.78

Occupations with the highest location quotient in SouthWest_Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roof Bolters, Mining	125.46
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	48.10
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	39.71
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	20.09
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	10.45
Upholsterers	9.58
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	9.36
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	8.82
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	8.59
Farm and Home Management Educators	8.06

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	10.66
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	8.21
Drafters, All Other	6.23
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	5.33
Food Scientists and Technologists	5.17
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	4.96
Highway Maintenance Workers	4.79
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	4.57
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.54
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	4.30

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Bicycle Repairers	14.59
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	9.71
Craft Artists	9.68
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	8.22
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	6.60
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	6.03
Helpers--Carpenters	5.84
Dietetic Technicians	5.08
Urban and Regional Planners	4.57
Foresters	4.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Utah nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	55.49
Forest and Conservation Technicians	29.75
Power Plant Operators	10.21
Tour and Travel Guides	9.75
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	9.04
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	8.70
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	8.49
Conservation Scientists	6.12
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.03
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	5.88

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	38.72
Forest and Conservation Technicians	14.65
Wellhead Pumpers	13.50
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	10.31
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	8.41
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	7.08
Power Plant Operators	6.51
Petroleum Engineers	6.48
Plant and System Operators, All Other	5.92
Tour and Travel Guides	5.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	46.83
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	44.44
Wellhead Pumpers	33.58
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	23.59
Helpers--Extraction Workers	23.37
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	16.88
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	13.80
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	12.12
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	9.70
Petroleum Engineers	8.11

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wellhead Pumpers	32.91
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	30.89
Helpers--Extraction Workers	9.07
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	7.99
Agricultural Equipment Operators	5.47
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	3.97
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	3.71
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	3.33
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	3.24
Compliance Officers	3.08

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	14.93
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	10.66
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	9.46
Craft Artists	9.45
Correctional Officers and Jailers	8.80
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	5.18
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	5.11
Fish and Game Wardens	4.93
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	4.85
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	4.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	24.08
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	14.75
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	10.02
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.62
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	7.17
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	6.88
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	6.62
Correctional Officers and Jailers	6.12
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	5.32
Agricultural Inspectors	5.13

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	13.02
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	7.66
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	7.59
Wellhead Pumpers	7.24
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	6.89
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	6.21
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	6.07
Helpers--Extraction Workers	6.01
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	6.01
Motorcycle Mechanics	5.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wellhead Pumpers	39.79
Agricultural Equipment Operators	37.35
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	31.38
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	30.66
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	30.62
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	25.68
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	21.46
Petroleum Engineers	20.55
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	17.35
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	14.13

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	39.82
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	23.27
Woodworkers, All Other	21.88
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	16.74
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	11.65
Lodging Managers	8.46
Forest and Conservation Workers	8.24
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	7.56
Production Workers, All Other	5.50
Tour and Travel Guides	5.06

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworkers, All Other	38.61
Rock Splitters, Quarry	8.50
Sewing Machine Operators	8.05
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	7.30
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	6.27
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	6.20
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.73
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	4.93
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.80
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.76

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	18.06
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	16.03
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	11.71
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	7.13
Aerospace Engineers	6.25
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	6.20
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.11
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	5.89
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.85
Tool and Die Makers	5.80

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworkers, All Other	35.39
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	9.48
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	8.55
Pharmacy Aides	8.30
Food Processing Workers, All Other	7.41
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	6.92
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.66
Production Workers, All Other	6.05
Logging Equipment Operators	5.72
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	5.60

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West South_Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Workers	38.24
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	18.64
Soil and Plant Scientists	18.25
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	17.75
Fish and Game Wardens	17.28
Gambling Cage Workers	17.20
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	16.48
Conservation Scientists	13.85
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	13.65
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	10.22

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East South_Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Workers	55.90
Animal Scientists	32.84
Soil and Plant Scientists	26.68
Choreographers	22.20
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	15.06
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	14.68
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	13.12
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	11.78
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	11.48
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	11.15

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast South_Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	44.88
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	33.19
Logging Equipment Operators	22.03
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	13.20
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9.84
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	8.78
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	8.21
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.20
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.15
Chemical Plant and System Operators	6.14

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lower Savannah South_Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	25.85
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	13.08
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	9.40
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	8.51
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	8.36
Millwrights	6.86
Helpers--Production Workers	5.80
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	4.94
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.72
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Upper Savannah South_Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	77.99
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	41.96
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	25.03
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.82
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.35
Machinists	4.95
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	4.71
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	4.59
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	4.22
Funeral Attendants	3.84

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Furniture Finishers	10.17
Pourers and Casters, Metal	9.10
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	8.15
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.59
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.58
Highway Maintenance Workers	6.41
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	6.29
Correctional Officers and Jailers	5.62
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	5.14
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	5.04

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	76.91
Rock Splitters, Quarry	62.30
Log Graders and Scalers	18.14
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	16.30
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	13.30
Wellhead Pumpers	10.27
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	9.41
Foresters	7.66
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	6.89
Tool and Die Makers	6.47

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wellhead Pumpers	14.89
Word Processors and Typists	8.99
Power Plant Operators	8.41
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	7.72
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	6.59
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.15
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	5.95
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	5.88
Tool and Die Makers	5.66
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	5.66

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	37.75
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	32.96
Forest and Conservation Technicians	28.11
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	16.43
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	14.89
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	13.37
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	12.94
Clergy	11.16
Logging Equipment Operators	10.21
Conservation Scientists	10.00

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	19.37
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	18.98
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	18.05
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	15.78
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	15.69
Clergy	15.17
Foresters	14.97
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	12.35
Lodging Managers	10.85
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	8.56

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	258.43
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	39.81
Woodworkers, All Other	34.51
Logging Equipment Operators	27.49
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	20.79
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	19.31
Foresters	15.91
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	14.52
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	12.87
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	12.24

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tire Builders	42.99
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	40.82
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	21.52
Gambling Cage Workers	20.60
Wellhead Pumpers	15.07
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	11.18
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	10.93
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	10.39
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	8.62
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	7.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	77.52
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	38.37
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	22.16
Agricultural Equipment Operators	15.21
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	12.45
Gas Plant Operators	11.28
Gambling Cage Workers	10.21
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	10.10
Petroleum Engineers	7.81
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	7.25

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	57.09
Wellhead Pumpers	34.62
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	32.78
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	26.12
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	26.08
Animal Scientists	23.46
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	23.29
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	20.14
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	15.51
Gambling Managers	15.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	45.46
Gambling Cage Workers	28.90
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	20.43
Gambling Managers	18.34
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	12.16
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	11.85
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	8.34
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	7.86
Gambling Dealers	7.78
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.65

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Ohio non-metropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Log Graders and Scalers	23.42
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	11.97
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	6.09
Power Plant Operators	5.26
Logging Equipment Operators	4.56
Occupational Therapy Assistants	4.43
Food Batchmakers	4.22
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.18
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.16
Meter Readers, Utilities	4.06

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	14.50
Pourers and Casters, Metal	13.76
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	10.64
Chemical Plant and System Operators	8.14
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.76
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	6.37
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	6.30
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	5.68
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.62
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	5.25

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Northeastern Ohio non-metropolitan area (non-contiguous), May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pourers and Casters, Metal	13.43
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	11.54
Furniture Finishers	8.15
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.02
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	7.69
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.61
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.59
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.66
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.45
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	5.56

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	12.13
Pourers and Casters, Metal	11.05
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9.95
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	8.53
Tool and Die Makers	7.39
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.24
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.69
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.08
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	6.04
Millwrights	6.01

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East North_Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	41.00
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	22.81
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	18.59
Soil and Plant Scientists	18.03
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	15.18
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	14.71
Conservation Scientists	10.67
Legislators	9.99
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	9.32
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.01

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West North_Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wellhead Pumpers	98.61
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	88.62
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	74.31
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	68.35
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	55.49
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	47.08
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	36.19
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	15.15
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	12.37
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	10.84

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mountain North_Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	12.57
Forest and Conservation Technicians	8.70
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	6.97
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	6.79
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	6.66
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	6.48
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.89
History Teachers, Postsecondary	4.77
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	4.72
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	4.45

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Piedmont North_Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	29.64
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	17.07
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	14.24
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	14.13
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	8.69
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	8.25
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.21
Logging Equipment Operators	6.28
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	5.91
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	5.85

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Coastal North_Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	18.50
Logging Equipment Operators	17.87
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	11.52
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	8.64
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	8.52
Agricultural Equipment Operators	8.00
Pipelayers	7.62
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	7.08
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.04
Correctional Officers and Jailers	5.64

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Coastal North_Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	39.55
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	26.87
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	15.69
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	10.17
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	9.31
Food Processing Workers, All Other	8.43
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	7.68
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	7.37
Log Graders and Scalers	6.43
Logging Equipment Operators	6.29

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central East New_York nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Historians	11.76
Legislators	11.64
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	10.35
Log Graders and Scalers	8.78
Highway Maintenance Workers	7.97
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	7.96
Animal Control Workers	7.35
Word Processors and Typists	7.17
Correctional Officers and Jailers	5.71
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	5.70

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest New_York nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Legislators	11.59
Historians	11.54
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	9.22
Word Processors and Typists	8.83
Highway Maintenance Workers	7.61
Animal Control Workers	7.47
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	7.10
Gambling Cage Workers	6.00
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	5.65
Bailiffs	5.61

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Capital/Northern New_York nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	17.10
Bridge and Lock Tenders	13.48
Legislators	12.74
Fish and Game Wardens	12.35
Historians	11.30
Psychiatric Aides	10.46
Word Processors and Typists	10.40
Correctional Officers and Jailers	8.36
Highway Maintenance Workers	8.20
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	8.02

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern New_Mexico nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	56.80
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	53.06
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	38.37
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	29.86
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	15.83
Gas Plant Operators	14.95
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	11.99
Wellhead Pumpers	11.54
Agricultural Equipment Operators	9.92
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	9.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern New_Mexico nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Nuclear Engineers	58.03
Forest and Conservation Technicians	24.33
Gambling Cage Workers	13.41
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	11.97
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	8.34
Engineers, All Other	7.82
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	6.82
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	6.63
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	6.46
Conservation Scientists	6.14

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Central-Southwest New_Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	18.11
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	9.79
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	8.28
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	7.27
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	5.69
Cooks, Short Order	5.40
Biological Technicians	4.89
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.84
Microbiologists	4.71
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	4.58

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central New_Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Hydrologists	11.90
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.69
Foresters	6.07
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.32
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	4.92
New Accounts Clerks	4.83
Property Appraisers and Assessors	3.91
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.81
Microbiologists	3.74
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	3.73

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern New_Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	15.72
Highway Maintenance Workers	7.10
Power Plant Operators	6.94
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	5.99
Community Health Workers	4.73
Lodging Managers	4.65
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	4.15
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	3.72
New Accounts Clerks	3.66
Postal Service Clerks	3.47

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Nevada nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	255.93
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	68.64
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	67.46
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	55.89
Helpers--Extraction Workers	47.65
Gambling Cage Workers	43.40
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	26.26
Gambling Managers	25.16
Gambling Dealers	20.77
Chemical Technicians	14.10

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	24.19
Agricultural Equipment Operators	23.04
Soil and Plant Scientists	18.02
Farm and Home Management Educators	11.69
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	10.41
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	10.30
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	8.06
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	7.98
New Accounts Clerks	6.32
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	4.99

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	25.60
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	16.87
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	16.75
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	11.66
Farm and Home Management Educators	10.79
Agricultural Equipment Operators	10.54
Soil and Plant Scientists	9.26
Agricultural Inspectors	8.65
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.44
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.10

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	23.85
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	22.32
Legislators	14.15
Agricultural Equipment Operators	9.88
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	7.80
Highway Maintenance Workers	7.32
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	4.78
Parts Salespersons	4.05
Postal Service Clerks	3.63
Pharmacy Aides	3.37

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wellhead Pumpers	34.64
Plant and System Operators, All Other	28.30
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	26.13
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	15.40
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	14.70
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	13.80
Forest and Conservation Technicians	13.72
Conservation Scientists	12.87
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	12.54
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	11.10

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Montana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rock Splitters, Quarry	45.86
Forest and Conservation Technicians	30.23
Foresters	17.09
Logging Equipment Operators	13.98
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	11.78
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	10.69
Microbiologists	9.47
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	8.36
Tapers	7.64
Motorcycle Mechanics	6.83

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Hydrologists	20.61
Conservation Scientists	11.82
Psychiatric Aides	11.28
Forest and Conservation Technicians	10.82
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	8.82
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	6.88
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	5.95
Music Directors and Composers	5.84
Physical Scientists, All Other	5.41
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	5.38

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	17.54
Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers	17.16
Travel Agents	15.35
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	15.31
Musicians and Singers	8.45
Actors	6.44
Lodging Managers	6.14
Real Estate Brokers	5.00
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.97
New Accounts Clerks	4.65

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	12.99
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	9.74
Foresters	8.49
Psychiatric Aides	7.98
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.17
New Accounts Clerks	6.02
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	5.63
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	5.53
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.96
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.57

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Missouri nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Bridge and Lock Tenders	12.80
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	11.40
Butchers and Meat Cutters	9.02
Agricultural Equipment Operators	8.47
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	8.18
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	8.05
Legislators	6.45
Dietetic Technicians	5.73
Highway Maintenance Workers	5.72
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	4.83

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	16.64
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	8.36
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	8.28
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	6.37
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.53
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	5.30
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	4.81
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.13
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	4.12
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	3.93

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	37.32
Gambling Managers	16.99
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	10.06
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	8.14
Gambling Cage Workers	7.09
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	6.56
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	6.26
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	5.67
Conservation Scientists	5.41
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.21

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fallers	58.61
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	25.31
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	17.72
Psychiatric Aides	13.38
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	10.08
Food Processing Workers, All Other	9.19
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	8.06
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	6.83
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	6.79
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.32

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Equipment Operators	12.77
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	10.88
Logging Equipment Operators	7.59
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	7.27
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	6.91
Sailors and Marine Oilers	6.90
Psychiatric Aides	6.12
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	5.91
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	4.75
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	4.69

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Upholsterers	65.62
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	35.18
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	16.81
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	15.32
Sewing Machine Operators	12.35
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	12.19
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	11.41
Logging Equipment Operators	11.37
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	8.26
Bridge and Lock Tenders	7.36

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	22.16
Food Scientists and Technologists	11.87
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	9.28
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	6.59
Agricultural Equipment Operators	5.49
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	5.36
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	5.19
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	4.65
Prepress Technicians and Workers	4.55
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	4.43

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	35.48
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	33.68
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	20.21
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	17.78
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	11.37
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	9.56
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	8.34
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.97
Drafters, All Other	6.12
Food Processing Workers, All Other	5.13

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Foresters	24.22
Logging Equipment Operators	17.10
Forest and Conservation Technicians	13.66
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	10.00
Highway Maintenance Workers	5.85
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	5.74
Conservation Scientists	5.21
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	5.20
Bartenders	4.28
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	4.18

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	7.45
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.20
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	6.66
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	6.56
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	5.64
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	5.57
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.35
Hydrologists	5.10
Foresters	4.98
Highway Maintenance Workers	4.76

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	16.02
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	8.09
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.48
Tool and Die Makers	6.37
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.20
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.06
Tree Trimmers and Pruners	5.97
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.88
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.82
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	5.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Audiologists	14.40
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	7.27
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.22
Legislators	5.55
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.54
Bicycle Repairers	5.32
Logging Equipment Operators	4.91
Stonemasons	4.83
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	4.29
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	3.79

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	17.89
Foresters	9.90
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	9.59
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	6.92
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.81
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	5.00
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	4.78
Legislators	4.78
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.73
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.69

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	23.03
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	15.33
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	13.34
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	11.58
Foresters	11.41
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	8.00
Gambling Cage Workers	7.85
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.42
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	6.49
Millwrights	6.15

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Curators	12.06
Fundraisers	5.00
Landscape Architects	4.73
Community Health Workers	4.72
History Teachers, Postsecondary	4.51
Chefs and Head Cooks	4.45
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	4.33
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	4.14
Property Appraisers and Assessors	4.09
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	4.07

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Maryland nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	22.60
Food Processing Workers, All Other	16.17
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	8.81
Tour and Travel Guides	8.54
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	8.18
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	4.90
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	4.52
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	3.78
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	3.56
Legislators	3.43

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	13.50
Fish and Game Wardens	9.60
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	4.65
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	4.50
Emergency Management Directors	4.41
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.37
Riggers	4.29
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	4.22
Power Plant Operators	4.20
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	3.76

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	31.84
Foresters	17.13
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	11.18
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	7.67
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	7.37
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	7.22
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	6.17
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	5.77
Helpers--Carpenters	5.54
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	5.53

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	29.83
Ship Engineers	28.47
Commercial Divers	27.11
Sailors and Marine Oilers	26.68
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	24.26
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	23.37
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	22.21
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	20.12
Counselors, All Other	15.71
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	11.37

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Plant and System Operators, All Other	24.38
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	24.02
Counselors, All Other	22.56
Therapists, All Other	15.52
Agricultural Workers, All Other	12.34
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	10.62
Forest and Conservation Workers	10.57
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	9.26
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	7.61
Meter Readers, Utilities	7.31

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	54.34
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	33.69
Plant and System Operators, All Other	28.64
Log Graders and Scalers	25.76
Choreographers	22.75
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	12.71
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	12.54
Millwrights	11.55
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	10.40
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	7.53

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roof Bolters, Mining	152.02
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	73.56
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	43.03
Wellhead Pumpers	10.60
Gas Plant Operators	10.25
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	9.94
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	7.38
Bailiffs	6.36
Residential Advisors	6.27
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	6.01

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	8.29
Bailiffs	8.20
Budget Analysts	6.80
Power Distributors and Dispatchers	6.08
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.52
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.46
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	4.64
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	4.49
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.25
Tool and Die Makers	4.11

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	13.16
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	12.59
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	9.66
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	8.44
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	7.61
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	7.47
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.24
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	7.22
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.50
Sewing Machine Operators	5.91

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roof Bolters, Mining	67.87
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	46.22
Sailors and Marine Oilers	26.14
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	25.87
Helpers--Extraction Workers	16.88
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	15.38
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	15.11
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	7.73
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	5.75
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	5.70

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	18.89
Wellhead Pumpers	13.85
Agricultural Equipment Operators	12.72
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	12.24
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	12.08
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	10.39
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	9.83
Agricultural Inspectors	8.16
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	7.96
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	7.14

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	12.19
Agricultural Equipment Operators	9.72
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	9.48
Pourers and Casters, Metal	9.46
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	9.30
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	8.55
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	6.89
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	6.19
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	6.10
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.71

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	21.52
Agricultural Equipment Operators	17.54
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	11.50
Farm and Home Management Educators	11.46
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	9.93
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.75
Soil and Plant Scientists	7.59
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	6.36
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	6.08
Funeral Attendants	5.90

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	16.96
Soil and Plant Scientists	16.91
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	15.98
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	15.56
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	13.07
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	12.67
Agricultural Equipment Operators	10.28
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	9.98
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	9.07
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	7.08

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	36.22
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	16.68
Log Graders and Scalers	13.76
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	13.05
Agricultural Equipment Operators	11.35
Soil and Plant Scientists	10.97
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	8.70
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.53
Conservation Scientists	8.13
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roof Bolters, Mining	59.49
Furniture Finishers	24.97
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	16.86
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	12.29
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	10.95
Rock Splitters, Quarry	10.90
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	9.33
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	8.51
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	8.27
Fallers	8.24

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	25.89
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	21.86
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	15.28
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	13.45
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	12.54
Pourers and Casters, Metal	8.08
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.49
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.31
Motorcycle Mechanics	5.72
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	5.65

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	14.04
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	13.72
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	13.19
Pourers and Casters, Metal	12.30
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	11.45
Furniture Finishers	10.52
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9.95
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	9.62
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9.58
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	9.33

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Illinois nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roof Bolters, Mining	63.95
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	53.03
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	25.08
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	16.66
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	12.68
Riggers	9.60
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	7.05
Highway Maintenance Workers	6.74
Correctional Officers and Jailers	6.74
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	6.21

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Equipment Operators	8.67
Wellhead Pumpers	6.98
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	6.51
Highway Maintenance Workers	6.09
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.67
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.49
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	5.49
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.96
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	4.52
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	4.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	12.86
Agricultural Equipment Operators	10.06
Dietetic Technicians	9.24
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	8.43
Bridge and Lock Tenders	8.35
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	6.83
Correctional Officers and Jailers	5.78
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.61
Highway Maintenance Workers	4.76
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	3.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators	26.66
Nuclear Engineers	10.81
Dietetic Technicians	10.06
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.19
Highway Maintenance Workers	4.75
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	4.54
Legislators	4.27
Food Scientists and Technologists	4.09
Machinists	4.00
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.99

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	37.87
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	22.53
Forest and Conservation Technicians	12.10
Agricultural Inspectors	11.95
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	10.33
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	9.72
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	9.21
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	8.47
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	8.05
Agricultural Equipment Operators	7.21

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	97.75
Log Graders and Scalers	56.47
Logging Equipment Operators	46.95
Foresters	41.34
Forest and Conservation Technicians	39.53
Physical Scientists, All Other	24.46
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	19.90
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	11.48
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	11.02
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	8.14

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Astronomers	36.92
Tour and Travel Guides	17.14
Passenger Attendants	12.28
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	9.69
Agricultural Workers, All Other	9.59
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	8.86
Transportation Security Screeners	8.32
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	7.52
Musicians and Singers	6.58
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	6.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Georgia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	36.26
Logging Equipment Operators	18.01
Log Graders and Scalers	11.94
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	9.49
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	8.92
Agricultural Equipment Operators	8.16
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	8.13
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	7.64
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.88
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	6.40

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	34.83
Logging Equipment Operators	29.16
Log Graders and Scalers	25.44
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	19.43
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	15.92
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	15.60
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	11.99
Foresters	9.84
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	8.82
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	8.56

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	28.42
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	25.62
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	23.17
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	19.76
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	8.07
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	7.28
Logging Equipment Operators	6.68
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	6.01
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials	5.59
Correctional Officers and Jailers	5.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Georgia nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	88.21
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	30.43
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	30.26
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	29.37
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	19.30
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	15.49
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	14.47
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	11.34
Furniture Finishers	6.20
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Florida nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers	65.19
Logging Equipment Operators	25.83
Log Graders and Scalers	21.47
Correctional Officers and Jailers	19.08
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	13.09
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	12.26
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.89
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	7.48
Farm and Home Management Educators	6.66
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.06

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Florida nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	11.53
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	7.11
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	6.15
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	5.66
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	5.20
Correctional Officers and Jailers	5.00
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	4.93
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	4.65
Pipelayers	4.33
Lodging Managers	4.19

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Connecticut nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9.23
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.06
Highway Maintenance Workers	5.69
Library Assistants, Clerical	4.36
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	4.20
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	3.86
Social and Community Service Managers	3.72
Postal Service Clerks	3.56
Social and Human Service Assistants	3.36
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	3.20

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Stonemasons	27.07
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	17.01
Wellhead Pumpers	11.01
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	9.76
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	9.42
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	9.31
Lodging Managers	8.06
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	7.41
Plant and System Operators, All Other	7.14
Concierges	7.09

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rock Splitters, Quarry	24.82
Anthropologists and Archeologists	24.56
Forest and Conservation Technicians	8.49
Gas Plant Operators	8.28
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	7.30
Correctional Officers and Jailers	7.08
Hydrologists	6.93
Tour and Travel Guides	6.59
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	6.31
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	6.10

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	38.44
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	33.17
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	15.58
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	15.08
Agricultural Inspectors	14.69
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	13.09
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	10.04
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	8.93
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	8.75
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	8.08

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Technicians	61.93
Logging Equipment Operators	21.29
Foresters	13.86
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	11.60
Agricultural Inspectors	11.42
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	10.25
Hydrologists	9.75
Conservation Scientists	6.61
Plant and System Operators, All Other	5.59
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	5.59

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Technicians	40.85
Anthropologists and Archeologists	28.39
Gambling Cage Workers	12.89
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	10.95
Logging Equipment Operators	9.16
Lodging Managers	8.32
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	7.84
Plant and System Operators, All Other	7.33
Correctional Officers and Jailers	6.93
Firefighters	6.75

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Workers	52.77
Fallers	39.88
Log Graders and Scalers	26.41
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	24.27
Logging Workers, All Other	23.09
Forest and Conservation Technicians	19.87
Gambling Managers	15.76
Logging Equipment Operators	13.12
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	8.65
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	8.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	105.79
Log Graders and Scalers	52.12
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	44.56
Logging Equipment Operators	38.94
Embalmers	13.72
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	12.18
Food Processing Workers, All Other	12.03
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	11.96
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	11.28
Millwrights	10.44

Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Log Graders and Scalers	44.57
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	32.46
Logging Equipment Operators	31.04
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	20.75
Food Processing Workers, All Other	19.53
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	17.89
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	15.89
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	12.93
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	12.65
Legislators	6.89

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	29.17
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	15.89
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	15.67
Crane and Tower Operators	11.27
Agricultural Equipment Operators	11.06
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	10.03
Chemical Plant and System Operators	8.93
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	5.78
Highway Maintenance Workers	5.57
Materials Engineers	5.19

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	10.90
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	9.72
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	9.13
Dental Laboratory Technicians	8.37
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	6.66
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	6.32
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	5.74
Legislators	5.51
Highway Maintenance Workers	5.38
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	4.95

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	61.60
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	39.26
Forest and Conservation Technicians	20.77
Fish and Game Wardens	15.81
Gambling Cage Workers	15.49
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	13.48
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	6.79
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	6.10
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	5.64
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	5.64

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Alaska nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Ship Engineers	36.43
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	33.94
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	31.45
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	27.71
Sailors and Marine Oilers	25.65
Tour and Travel Guides	25.22
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	24.93
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	24.55
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	19.43
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	19.01

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	31.68
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	30.81
Avionics Technicians	25.50
Logging Equipment Operators	16.93
Transportation Inspectors	15.43
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	13.02
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	12.52
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	8.31
Air Traffic Controllers	7.49
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	5.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	70.88
Log Graders and Scalers	36.67
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	25.40
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	20.78
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	18.32
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	17.37
Foresters	13.81
Power Plant Operators	11.72
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	11.65
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	10.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	36.37
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	33.48
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	24.62
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	14.71
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	13.48
Logging Equipment Operators	12.69
Helpers--Production Workers	12.49
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	11.08
Furniture Finishers	9.52
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	8.89

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	17.39
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	17.14
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	16.35
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	10.17
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	8.89
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	8.70
Logging Equipment Operators	8.24
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.94
Sewing Machine Operators	7.32
Helpers--Production Workers	6.98

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Worcester, MA-CT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	6.68
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	5.93
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	5.73
Hearing Aid Specialists	5.01
Microbiologists	4.30
Pediatricians, General	4.12
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.02
Epidemiologists	3.90
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	3.81
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	3.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Waterbury, CT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tool and Die Makers	18.19
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.78
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.60
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.53
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.03
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	3.89
Funeral Attendants	3.88
Social and Human Service Assistants	3.64
Rehabilitation Counselors	3.52
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	3.03

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Springfield, MA-CT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	6.66
Residential Advisors	6.46
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	5.62
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	5.62
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	5.55
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.09
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	4.96
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	4.68
Healthcare Social Workers	4.53
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	4.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	9.02
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	6.34
Watch and Clock Repairers	5.38
Therapists, All Other	5.35
Etchers and Engravers	4.68
Telephone Operators	4.45
Commercial and Industrial Designers	4.25
Pile Driver Operators	3.72
Life Scientists, All Other	3.68
School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other	3.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Portsmouth, NH-ME, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Nuclear Engineers	35.22
Commercial Divers	16.04
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	9.55
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.41
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	5.11
Engineers, All Other	4.87
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	4.72
Cooks, Short Order	4.57
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.92
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	3.86

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Portland-South Portland, ME, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Floor Sanders and Finishers	15.78
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	11.78
Mechanical Door Repairers	6.72
Biochemists and Biophysicists	5.34
Political Scientists	4.89
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	4.69
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.71
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.63
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	3.60
Insurance Underwriters	3.14

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pittsfield, MA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tour and Travel Guides	4.73
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	4.19
Healthcare Social Workers	3.99
Printing Press Operators	3.86
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	3.34
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	3.30
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.19
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.02
Massage Therapists	2.93
Rehabilitation Counselors	2.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	29.56
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	21.78
Gambling Managers	7.83
Riggers	7.23
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	6.83
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.32
Mechanical Drafters	4.16
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	3.98
Technical Writers	3.96
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	3.57

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Haven, CT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Museum Technicians and Conservators	5.72
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other	4.81
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	3.94
Manicurists and Pedicurists	3.53
Psychologists, All Other	3.05
Curators	2.93
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.80
Labor Relations Specialists	2.79
Biological Technicians	2.72
Physical Scientists, All Other	2.62

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Bedford, MA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Healthcare Social Workers	11.37
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	7.04
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	6.22
Dietetic Technicians	6.13
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	5.41
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	5.34
Packers and Packagers, Hand	4.97
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	4.84
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.47
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.33

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Manchester, NH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Dental Laboratory Technicians	7.50
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	7.48
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	6.79
Motorcycle Mechanics	4.81
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.79
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.64
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	4.47
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	4.32
Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists	4.21
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	3.97

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lewiston-Auburn, ME, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	39.22
Psychologists, All Other	7.33
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	6.24
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	5.98
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.88
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.63
Production Workers, All Other	4.44
Psychiatric Aides	4.32
Tire Repairers and Changers	4.19
Sewing Machine Operators	4.12

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Leominster-Gardner, MA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Furniture Finishers	8.90
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.64
Prepress Technicians and Workers	6.00
Residential Advisors	5.59
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.28
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	4.99
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.80
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	3.77
Healthcare Social Workers	3.49
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	3.35

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Actuaries	12.47
Insurance Underwriters	5.50
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	4.70
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	4.54
Aerospace Engineers	4.29
Special Education Teachers, All Other	3.89
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	3.76
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.21
Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	2.90
Financial Managers	2.87

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dover-Durham, NH-ME, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorcycle Mechanics	6.74
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.14
Cooks, Short Order	4.08
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	4.01
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	3.93
Library Technicians	3.33
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	3.31
Computer Programmers	3.00
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	2.99
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	2.93

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Danbury, CT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Manicurists and Pedicurists	6.19
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	5.11
Chemical Technicians	4.96
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	4.92
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	4.72
Bakers	4.37
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.21
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	2.98
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	2.75
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	2.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Burlington-South Burlington, VT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	14.76
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	5.59
Compliance Officers	5.58
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	4.43
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	4.12
Microbiologists	3.72
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	3.55
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	3.53
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	3.39
Fundraisers	3.37

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Survey Researchers	6.72
Athletes and Sports Competitors	6.10
Manicurists and Pedicurists	5.53
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	4.84
Personal Financial Advisors	4.78
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	4.02
Special Effects Artists and Animators	4.00
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	3.73
Financial Managers	3.61
Marketing Managers	3.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Biochemists and Biophysicists	6.90
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	6.66
Biological Scientists, All Other	3.88
Biological Technicians	3.73
Statisticians	3.58
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	3.53
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	3.49
Survey Researchers	3.45
Orthodontists	3.44
Materials Scientists	3.33

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Barnstable Town, MA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	16.93
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	12.17
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	6.36
Riggers	5.88
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	4.89
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	3.84
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	3.24
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	2.76
Residential Advisors	2.75
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	2.69

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bangor, ME, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	9.26
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	7.49
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	7.28
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	6.16
Highway Maintenance Workers	4.62
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	4.19
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	3.74
Social Workers, All Other	3.62
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	3.49
Social and Human Service Assistants	3.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Yuma, AZ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	51.17
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	34.00
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	17.41
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	15.20
Agricultural Inspectors	12.20
Agricultural Equipment Operators	8.33
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	7.33
Correctional Officers and Jailers	5.88
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	4.79
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Yuba City, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	19.64
Urban and Regional Planners	9.75
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	6.51
Sheet Metal Workers	6.15
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	6.03
Social Workers, All Other	5.61
Dietetic Technicians	5.23
Surveyors	4.49
Civil Engineers	4.40
Material Moving Workers, All Other	3.91

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	11.69
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	8.01
Telemarketers	6.84
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	5.62
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	5.56
Occupational Therapy Assistants	5.31
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.25
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.32
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.01
Bailiffs	3.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in York-Hanover, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	8.60
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	5.93
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.80
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	4.17
Millwrights	3.83
Mechanical Engineers	3.59
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	3.38
Mechanical Drafters	3.31
Procurement Clerks	3.16
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	2.95

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Yakima, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	46.77
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	21.01
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	15.15
Agricultural Equipment Operators	12.45
Agricultural Inspectors	10.69
Fence Erectors	6.93
Packers and Packagers, Hand	5.29
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.12
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	5.01
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	4.84

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Winston-Salem, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9.78
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9.73
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.74
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.60
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	5.23
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.99
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	3.64
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	3.59
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.39
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.10

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Winchester, VA-WV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	10.23
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	6.97
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	5.44
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.45
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.82
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.62
Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists	3.39
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.31
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	3.14
Recreation Workers	3.14

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wilmington, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.56
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	3.87
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	3.50
Natural Sciences Managers	3.49
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	3.21
Helpers--Electricians	3.18
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.13
Dental Laboratory Technicians	3.10
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	2.83
Occupational Therapy Assistants	2.72

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Williamsport, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	17.10
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	10.63
Funeral Attendants	8.23
Highway Maintenance Workers	5.69
Occupational Therapy Assistants	4.73
Petroleum Engineers	4.07
Residential Advisors	3.55
Pharmacy Aides	3.37
Construction and Building Inspectors	3.35
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	3.07

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wichita Falls, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	8.65
Petroleum Engineers	5.35
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	4.57
Correctional Officers and Jailers	4.43
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	4.10
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	4.09
Physical Therapist Aides	3.68
Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	3.61
Instructional Coordinators	3.54
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	3.49

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wichita, KS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	33.14
Avionics Technicians	18.16
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	15.40
Aerospace Engineers	15.14
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	6.95
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	4.48
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.36
Tool and Die Makers	4.03
Upholsterers	3.84
New Accounts Clerks	3.38

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wheeling, WV-OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roof Bolters, Mining	106.97
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	61.89
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	53.78
Helpers--Extraction Workers	37.04
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	30.36
Psychiatric Aides	14.67
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	13.00
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	12.15
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	11.08
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	9.62

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wenatchee, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Equipment Operators	38.15
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	36.34
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	21.08
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	18.43
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	13.58
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	9.76
Forest and Conservation Technicians	9.26
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	8.55
Packers and Packagers, Hand	7.14
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	5.68

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	10.81
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9.39
Legislators	5.36
Labor Relations Specialists	5.10
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	4.41
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.29
Meter Readers, Utilities	4.20
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.69
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	3.15
Crane and Tower Operators	3.13

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wausau, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	15.60
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	13.10
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	10.36
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	10.30
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	9.76
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	6.75
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.23
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.97
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.93
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.91

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Word Processors and Typists	12.55
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	12.08
Legislators	9.82
Highway Maintenance Workers	8.40
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	6.70
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	6.63
Community Health Workers	6.06
Social Workers, All Other	4.23
Clergy	3.35
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	3.15

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators	8.72
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	8.70
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	5.88
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.82
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.42
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	4.24
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.85
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	3.33
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	3.28
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	3.18

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Political Scientists	32.82
Economists	19.59
Geographers	10.48
Legal Support Workers, All Other	9.84
Artists and Related Workers, All Other	9.63
Astronomers	9.33
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	8.26
Physical Scientists, All Other	7.82
Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	7.17
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	7.00

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Warner Robins, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	31.59
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	17.14
Computer and Information Research Scientists	16.88
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	15.97
Logisticians	15.25
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	8.61
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	8.12
Procurement Clerks	5.71
Agricultural Inspectors	4.81
Production Workers, All Other	4.62

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Walla Walla, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	19.27
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12.65
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	11.68
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	9.26
Helpers--Production Workers	8.74
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	6.30
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	5.42
Civil Engineers	4.77
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	4.42
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	3.23

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Waco, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	14.60
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	11.72
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	5.30
Food Processing Workers, All Other	4.80
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	4.18
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	3.89
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	3.78
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	3.56
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	3.52
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	3.39

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Visalia-Porterville, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	78.70
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	32.00
Food Processing Workers, All Other	15.64
Agricultural Equipment Operators	14.49
Agricultural Workers, All Other	10.83
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	10.52
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	10.13
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	8.83
Judicial Law Clerks	7.77
Agricultural Inspectors	7.06

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Ship Engineers	30.31
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	25.96
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	15.05
Sailors and Marine Oilers	11.77
Riggers	10.50
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	8.78
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	6.15
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	5.57
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	4.79
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	4.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	15.84
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	13.45
Food Scientists and Technologists	12.83
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	11.97
Correctional Officers and Jailers	10.78
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	9.65
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.09
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	7.85
Shampooers	7.73
Food Processing Workers, All Other	5.72

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Victoria, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	24.05
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	18.21
Petroleum Engineers	7.40
New Accounts Clerks	6.85
Respiratory Therapists	4.35
Instructional Coordinators	3.99
Tire Repairers and Changers	3.71
Opticians, Dispensing	3.62
Skincare Specialists	2.92
Physical Therapist Assistants	2.82

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pile Driver Operators	11.98
Rehabilitation Counselors	5.06
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	4.97
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	4.21
Marriage and Family Therapists	4.09
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.89
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	3.56
Microbiologists	3.38
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	3.33
Roofers	3.25

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Valdosta, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	12.57
Logging Equipment Operators	8.26
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.41
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.14
Agricultural Equipment Operators	6.02
Helpers--Electricians	5.97
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	3.76
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	3.70
Instructional Coordinators	3.08
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	3.05

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Utica-Rome, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Psychiatric Aides	8.69
Word Processors and Typists	7.68
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	6.79
Legislators	6.37
Highway Maintenance Workers	5.12
Funeral Attendants	4.95
Computer and Information Research Scientists	4.94
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	4.72
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	4.71
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	4.65

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Urban Honolulu, HI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Dancers	8.62
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	7.03
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	6.22
Tour and Travel Guides	6.19
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	6.19
Passenger Attendants	5.97
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	5.33
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	5.33
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	5.12
Hearing Aid Specialists	5.09

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tyler, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Helpers--Extraction Workers	25.52
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	16.22
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	10.63
Wellhead Pumpers	6.82
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	6.42
Nurse Anesthetists	4.15
Surveyors	4.04
General Internal Medicine Physicians	3.92
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	3.81
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	3.40

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Twin Falls, ID, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	27.78
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	18.77
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	9.71
Helpers--Production Workers	6.63
Construction Laborers	3.74
Chemical Technicians	3.69
Dental Laboratory Technicians	3.68
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.68
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.26
Rehabilitation Counselors	2.66

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tuscaloosa, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Log Graders and Scalers	24.54
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	16.70
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	12.27
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	9.62
Logging Equipment Operators	7.88
Residential Advisors	6.72
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	5.01
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.85
Pipelayers	4.85
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	4.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tulsa, OK, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	8.03
Wellhead Pumpers	6.26
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	5.88
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	5.84
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.70
Transportation Inspectors	4.62
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	4.60
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	4.55
Petroleum Engineers	4.38
Pipelayers	4.29

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tucson, AZ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Astronomers	27.82
Social Science Research Assistants	10.07
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	7.55
Anthropologists and Archeologists	7.29
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	6.33
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	5.54
Mechanical Door Repairers	3.81
Avionics Technicians	3.73
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.66
Forensic Science Technicians	3.64

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Trenton, NJ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Survey Researchers	15.21
Word Processors and Typists	8.40
Mathematicians	7.67
Epidemiologists	7.49
Biochemists and Biophysicists	7.12
Chemists	6.93
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	6.67
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	6.34
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	5.69
Life Scientists, All Other	5.40

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Topeka, KS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	6.86
Forensic Science Technicians	6.15
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	5.63
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	5.38
Psychiatric Technicians	5.00
Millwrights	4.39
Actuaries	4.06
Animal Trainers	4.03
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.80
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	3.70

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Toledo, OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tool and Die Makers	6.23
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	5.78
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.04
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	4.78
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	4.75
Millwrights	4.65
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	4.61
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.06
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.81
Occupational Therapy Assistants	3.66

Occupations with the highest location quotient in The Villages, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Correctional Officers and Jailers	12.24
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	7.67
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	5.15
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	4.49
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	4.17
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	3.75
Construction Laborers	3.60
Helpers--Electricians	3.22
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	3.19
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	3.06

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Texarkana, TX-AR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	10.17
Upholsterers	6.96
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	5.81
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	5.29
Correctional Officers and Jailers	4.91
Aircraft Service Attendants and Transportation Workers, All Other	4.28
Logging Equipment Operators	4.16
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.06
Millwrights	4.04
Procurement Clerks	3.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Terre Haute, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	16.03
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	6.42
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.52
Dental Laboratory Technicians	5.28
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	5.28
Correctional Officers and Jailers	4.64
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	4.31
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.16
Funeral Attendants	3.94
Legislators	3.90

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Hearing Aid Specialists	4.93
Traffic Technicians	4.17
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	3.78
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.44
Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers	3.36
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	3.30
Ship Engineers	3.06
Roofers	3.06
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	2.80
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	2.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tallahassee, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	17.33
Psychiatric Aides	14.65
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	10.45
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	8.55
Management Analysts	6.29
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	5.86
Forensic Science Technicians	5.84
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	5.83
Rehabilitation Counselors	5.78
Psychiatric Technicians	4.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Syracuse, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	8.88
Word Processors and Typists	7.05
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	6.82
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	5.24
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	4.63
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	4.54
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	4.15
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	4.06
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3.93
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	3.90

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sumter, SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.84
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	6.90
Machinists	5.64
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	3.64
Social and Human Service Assistants	3.47
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.07
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.94
Helpers--Electricians	2.77
Environmental Engineers	2.73
Chemical Technicians	2.68

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Stockton-Lodi, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	13.80
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	10.96
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	7.22
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	6.80
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.07
Material Moving Workers, All Other	4.97
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	4.77
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.42
Tile and Stone Setters	4.35
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	4.22

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	32.70
Food Batchmakers	21.08
Psychiatric Technicians	13.60
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.51
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	4.91
Psychiatrists	4.70
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	4.44
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.36
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	4.18
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.03

Occupations with the highest location quotient in State College, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Social Science Research Assistants	5.47
Correctional Officers and Jailers	4.49
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	4.13
Computer Programmers	3.90
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	3.81
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	3.31
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.09
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	2.80
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	2.79
Broadcast Technicians	2.56

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Springfield, OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tool and Die Makers	4.87
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.83
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.71
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.38
Rehabilitation Counselors	3.07
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	3.03
Health Education Specialists	2.96
Funeral Attendants	2.94
Occupational Therapy Assistants	2.62
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.36

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Springfield, MO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	8.60
Real Estate Brokers	7.13
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	5.05
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	3.64
Floral Designers	3.38
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	3.15
Public Safety Telecommunicators	3.05
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	2.91
Telemarketers	2.91
Medical Equipment Preparers	2.88

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Springfield, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	10.97
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.14
Bicycle Repairers	4.29
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other	3.95
Floral Designers	3.91
Transportation Inspectors	3.88
Psychiatric Technicians	3.49
Labor Relations Specialists	3.29
Data Entry Keyers	3.28
Funeral Attendants	3.23

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Commercial Divers	9.76
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators	5.79
Logging Equipment Operators	5.14
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	4.76
Motorcycle Mechanics	4.65
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	4.53
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	4.46
Rehabilitation Counselors	4.27
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	3.95
Coaches and Scouts	3.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Spartanburg, SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	18.33
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	15.60
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	15.30
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	14.79
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.88
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	8.83
Chemical Plant and System Operators	7.51
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	5.67
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	5.25
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	4.01

Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	8.99
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	5.85
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	5.83
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.68
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	5.20
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	5.16
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.95
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.14
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3.95
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	3.95

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sioux Falls, SD, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Correspondence Clerks	29.64
Choreographers	15.80
Forest and Conservation Workers	9.05
Residential Advisors	7.66
Soil and Plant Scientists	5.90
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	5.83
Bill and Account Collectors	5.47
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	5.13
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	4.74
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	30.49
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	14.26
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	12.19
Plant and System Operators, All Other	12.05
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	11.75
Food Processing Workers, All Other	9.57
Food Batchmakers	7.03
Agricultural Inspectors	6.82
Agricultural Equipment Operators	6.60
Motorcycle Mechanics	5.16

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	37.98
Computer Hardware Engineers	8.89
Computer Occupations, All Other	6.24
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	5.77
Correctional Officers and Jailers	4.95
Training and Development Specialists	4.58
Education Administrators, All Other	4.54
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	3.66
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	3.62
Procurement Clerks	3.30

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Cage Workers	12.96
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	11.85
Riggers	9.57
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	9.04
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	8.26
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	6.98
Gambling Dealers	5.43
Helpers--Roofers	4.63
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	4.38
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	4.19

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sherman-Denison, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	6.67
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	3.36
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	2.99
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	2.95
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	2.87
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.73
New Accounts Clerks	2.63
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.61
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.51
Helpers--Electricians	2.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sheboygan, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	17.47
Tool and Die Makers	10.85
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	7.16
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	5.51
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.71
Industrial Engineers	3.92
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.83
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	3.33
Legislators	3.30
Packers and Packagers, Hand	3.29

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sebring, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Physical Therapist Aides	6.04
Roofers	4.68
Family Medicine Physicians	4.11
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	2.90
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	2.90
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	2.81
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	2.73
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	2.67
Food Preparation Workers	2.64
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	2.26

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Equipment Operators	18.67
Commercial Pilots	8.69
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	8.65
Roofers	8.12
Dietetic Technicians	6.62
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	6.44
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	5.93
Upholsterers	5.71
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	5.23
Bill and Account Collectors	4.44

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Avionics Technicians	9.98
Ship Engineers	9.52
Sailors and Marine Oilers	7.48
Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers	6.13
Tapers	6.07
Computer and Information Research Scientists	4.14
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	4.12
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	3.93
Religious Workers, All Other	3.87
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	3.72

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9.45
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.20
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	3.83
Word Processors and Typists	3.80
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	3.77
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	3.48
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.27
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	3.23
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.11
Podiatrists	2.73

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Savannah, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Commercial Pilots	5.73
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	5.10
Tour and Travel Guides	4.71
Logging Equipment Operators	4.01
Education Administrators, All Other	3.59
Crane and Tower Operators	3.57
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	3.46
Interior Designers	3.24
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	2.99
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	2.98

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Rosa, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	15.40
Tapers	13.17
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	12.65
Agricultural Equipment Operators	7.61
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	7.42
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	7.41
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	6.62
Cooks, All Other	5.94
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	5.31
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	4.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	22.91
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	15.86
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	7.22
Agricultural Equipment Operators	6.86
Aerospace Engineers	6.74
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other	6.26
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	5.92
Materials Scientists	5.10
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	4.77
Tapers	4.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Fe, NM, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Anthropologists and Archeologists	14.93
Set and Exhibit Designers	14.42
Landscape Architects	7.32
Museum Technicians and Conservators	6.34
Health Education Specialists	6.23
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	5.90
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	5.76
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.67
Urban and Regional Planners	5.37
Gambling Cage Workers	5.29

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sociologists	29.60
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	7.94
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	6.41
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	6.02
Pharmacy Aides	5.87
Education Administrators, All Other	5.06
Conservation Scientists	4.58
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	4.38
Cooks, All Other	4.26
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	4.10

Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Psychiatric Technicians	15.49
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	13.60
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	12.80
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	11.38
Anthropologists and Archeologists	9.69
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9.57
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	9.00
Psychiatrists	8.80
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	7.88
Agricultural Equipment Operators	7.58

Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other	10.76
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	9.99
Farm and Home Management Educators	9.86
Word Processors and Typists	9.64
Bailiffs	9.17
Couriers and Messengers	6.51
Statistical Assistants	5.50
Telephone Operators	5.42
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.16
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	4.64

Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Computer Hardware Engineers	16.43
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	12.02
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	7.50
Computer and Information Research Scientists	6.93
Special Effects Artists and Animators	6.60
Tapers	6.49
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	6.19
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.49
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	4.53
Computer Occupations, All Other	4.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in San German, PR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sewing Machine Operators	73.96
Pharmacy Aides	16.20
Highway Maintenance Workers	13.64
Word Processors and Typists	7.25
Butchers and Meat Cutters	5.60
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	5.41
Couriers and Messengers	3.99
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	3.74
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	3.53
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	3.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Cooks, Private Household	7.00
Sociologists	6.87
Special Effects Artists and Animators	5.85
Bicycle Repairers	5.82
Computer and Information Research Scientists	4.98
Biological Scientists, All Other	4.10
Dancers	3.72
Biochemists and Biophysicists	3.70
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	3.59
Pile Driver Operators	3.38

Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Diego-Carlsbad, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Biochemists and Biophysicists	6.72
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	6.07
Biological Scientists, All Other	5.61
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	4.40
Carpet Installers	4.32
Marriage and Family Therapists	4.29
Tapers	4.06
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	3.82
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	3.58
Computer and Information Research Scientists	3.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	7.04
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	6.23
Petroleum Engineers	3.75
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	3.59
Power Distributors and Dispatchers	3.16
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	3.11
Telemarketers	2.86
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other	2.85
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	2.63
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	2.59

Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Angelo, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	14.82
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	8.24
Bill and Account Collectors	5.27
Physical Therapist Aides	4.59
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	4.04
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	3.21
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	3.09
Tire Repairers and Changers	3.00
Tax Preparers	2.85
Community Health Workers	2.70

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Salt Lake City, UT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Artists and Related Workers, All Other	12.48
Sewers, Hand	8.20
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	6.01
Medical Appliance Technicians	5.74
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	5.46
Sound Engineering Technicians	4.30
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	4.20
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	4.07
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	3.97
Passenger Attendants	3.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Salisbury, MD-DE, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	28.06
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other	14.79
Food Processing Workers, All Other	13.44
Farm and Home Management Educators	5.77
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	5.51
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	5.05
Judicial Law Clerks	4.96
Shampooers	4.88
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.07
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	4.05

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Salinas, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	83.89
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	33.51
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	23.66
Agricultural Equipment Operators	14.09
Agricultural Workers, All Other	14.07
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	7.07
Forest and Conservation Workers	4.65
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.61
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	4.39
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	4.04

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Salem, OR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	28.23
Logging Workers, All Other	19.65
Psychiatric Aides	18.17
Religious Workers, All Other	9.20
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	7.66
Foresters	7.25
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	6.15
Desktop Publishers	6.09
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	6.00
Clergy	5.79

Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. Louis, MO-IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Museum Technicians and Conservators	5.97
Pourers and Casters, Metal	4.86
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	4.28
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	3.61
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	3.42
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	3.13
Meter Readers, Utilities	3.02
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	2.74
Floral Designers	2.69
Fence Erectors	2.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. Joseph, MO-KS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	9.75
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9.32
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.53
Sheet Metal Workers	4.86
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.52
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	4.20
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	3.94
Food Batchmakers	3.82
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	3.54
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	3.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. George, UT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Stonemasons	28.19
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	13.18
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	12.36
Tile and Stone Setters	9.36
Tour and Travel Guides	8.87
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	7.70
Residential Advisors	5.18
Roofers	4.69
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	4.56
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	4.36

Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. Cloud, MN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	25.34
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	7.25
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	5.19
Interpreters and Translators	4.80
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.67
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.51
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.47
Library Assistants, Clerical	4.41
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	4.39
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	4.26

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Saginaw, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Millwrights	10.53
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.69
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	5.57
Phlebotomists	4.10
Machinists	3.32
Funeral Attendants	2.99
Labor Relations Specialists	2.88
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	2.81
Home Appliance Repairers	2.76
New Accounts Clerks	2.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	9.57
Sociologists	6.24
Tapers	6.21
Anthropologists and Archeologists	6.11
Life Scientists, All Other	5.30
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	5.04
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	4.91
Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	4.83
Management Analysts	4.80
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers	4.71

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rome, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	5.13
Athletic Trainers	4.69
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.58
Respiratory Therapists	3.27
Phlebotomists	3.25
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3.05
Surgical Technologists	3.00
Physician Assistants	2.87
Cooks, Fast Food	2.83
Coaches and Scouts	2.76

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rocky Mount, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	17.06
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	8.12
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	5.79
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.79
Helpers--Electricians	5.38
Agricultural Equipment Operators	4.60
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	3.40
Funeral Attendants	3.26
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	3.04
Cooks, Fast Food	2.92

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rockford, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Hearing Aid Specialists	17.01
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	11.21
Tool and Die Makers	10.87
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9.70
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.47
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	6.85
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.66
Machinists	5.50
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	5.35
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.83

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rochester, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	8.25
Music Directors and Composers	5.57
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	5.35
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	4.76
Historians	4.45
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	4.43
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	4.39
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	3.95
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	3.64
Legislators	3.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rochester, MN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.36
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics	4.22
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.45
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	3.15
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	2.96
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	2.91
Dietitians and Nutritionists	2.64
Healthcare Social Workers	2.55
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.36
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	2.31

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Roanoke, VA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
General Internal Medicine Physicians	7.46
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	6.46
Podiatrists	6.39
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	4.56
Financial Examiners	4.33
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.22
Exercise Physiologists	4.15
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.73
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	3.71
Helpers--Electricians	3.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tapers	5.78
Marriage and Family Therapists	5.70
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	4.35
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	4.18
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	4.00
Material Moving Workers, All Other	3.86
Gambling Cage Workers	3.85
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	3.81
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	3.80
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	3.72

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Richmond, VA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	8.78
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	5.76
Helpers--Roofers	5.30
Financial Clerks, All Other	4.83
Operations Research Analysts	3.45
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	3.37
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	3.18
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	3.05
Nuclear Engineers	3.01
Private Detectives and Investigators	2.98

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Reno, NV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	15.05
Anthropologists and Archeologists	12.48
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	12.26
Gambling Cage Workers	11.30
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	10.95
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	10.82
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	9.84
Gambling Dealers	9.45
Gambling Managers	8.51
Carpet Installers	6.93

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Redding, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	11.49
Urban and Regional Planners	7.31
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	7.10
Marriage and Family Therapists	6.74
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	5.10
Tree Trimmers and Pruners	4.84
Social Workers, All Other	4.84
Commercial Pilots	4.28
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	3.43
Tire Repairers and Changers	3.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Reading, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	20.31
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.38
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	5.40
Nurse Midwives	4.94
Shampooers	4.36
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	4.35
Athletes and Sports Competitors	4.34
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.20
Pourers and Casters, Metal	4.16
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	3.83

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rapid City, SD, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	11.15
Residential Advisors	10.99
Forest and Conservation Technicians	9.87
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	7.64
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7.38
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	6.03
Tour and Travel Guides	5.74
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	5.44
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	5.36
Soil and Plant Scientists	5.19

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Raleigh, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Barbers	4.57
Animal Trainers	4.44
Soil and Plant Scientists	4.33
Life Scientists, All Other	3.43
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	3.36
Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	3.34
Craft Artists	3.33
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	3.13
Construction and Building Inspectors	3.06
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	3.04

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Racine, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	10.03
Rehabilitation Counselors	8.10
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	6.79
Occupational Therapy Assistants	5.39
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.65
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	4.64
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	4.52
Tool and Die Makers	4.45
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.37
Carpet Installers	4.19

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Punta Gorda, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	12.23
Helpers--Carpenters	7.73
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	6.58
Transportation Security Screeners	4.77
Helpers--Electricians	4.49
Correctional Officers and Jailers	4.30
Tile and Stone Setters	4.03
Pest Control Workers	4.03
Roofers	3.87
Pipelayers	3.70

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pueblo, CO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Psychiatric Aides	12.01
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	11.94
Commercial Pilots	8.84
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	6.31
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.00
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	4.95
Crane and Tower Operators	4.78
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	4.23
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	4.04
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	3.93

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Provo-Orem, UT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	18.19
Etchers and Engravers	16.64
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	7.59
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	5.76
Motion Picture Projectionists	5.70
Dancers	5.46
Telemarketers	5.30
Craft Artists	5.29
Correspondence Clerks	5.27
Passenger Attendants	4.95

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Prescott, AZ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tour and Travel Guides	11.12
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	9.94
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	9.17
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	7.03
Lodging Managers	6.31
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	5.13
Tile and Stone Setters	4.41
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	4.38
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	3.66
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Port St. Lucie, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	14.65
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	10.42
Roofers	5.75
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	5.29
Psychiatric Technicians	3.46
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	3.13
Pest Control Workers	3.10
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	3.05
Fence Erectors	2.90
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	2.85

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	19.83
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	17.23
Music Directors and Composers	6.36
Life Scientists, All Other	5.12
Drafters, All Other	5.12
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other	4.75
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	4.62
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	4.60
Woodworkers, All Other	4.55
Logging Workers, All Other	4.21

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ponce, PR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm and Home Management Educators	17.06
Pharmacy Aides	12.56
Word Processors and Typists	6.97
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	5.63
Production Workers, All Other	5.55
General Internal Medicine Physicians	5.50
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	4.71
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	4.61
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	4.54
Couriers and Messengers	4.35

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pocatello, ID, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers	4.70
Cooks, Fast Food	4.05
Physical Therapist Assistants	3.88
Loan Officers	3.57
Family Medicine Physicians	3.50
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	3.35
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	3.22
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	2.60
Dental Assistants	2.52
Rehabilitation Counselors	2.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pittsburgh, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Private Detectives and Investigators	5.52
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	5.27
Bridge and Lock Tenders	4.85
Pourers and Casters, Metal	4.34
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	4.02
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	3.89
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	3.30
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	3.17
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	3.04
Materials Scientists	3.02

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pine Bluff, AR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	17.01
Correctional Officers and Jailers	16.26
Logging Equipment Operators	16.11
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	8.38
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	6.74
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	4.89
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.43
New Accounts Clerks	4.40
Legislators	3.69
Highway Maintenance Workers	3.34

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	5.27
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	4.72
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	4.28
Credit Counselors	4.07
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	3.68
Real Estate Brokers	3.52
Athletes and Sports Competitors	3.51
Telemarketers	3.23
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	3.13
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	2.84

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Shampooers	6.72
Motion Picture Projectionists	4.86
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	4.55
Statisticians	3.08
Biochemists and Biophysicists	2.95
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	2.88
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	2.72
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	2.53
Natural Sciences Managers	2.50
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	2.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Peoria, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	9.54
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	6.14
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	4.94
Religious Workers, All Other	4.79
Dietetic Technicians	4.40
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	3.91
Pourers and Casters, Metal	3.68
Industrial Engineers	3.55
Millwrights	3.52
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Helpers--Electricians	4.73
Commercial Pilots	4.58
Forensic Science Technicians	3.78
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.64
Farm and Home Management Educators	3.31
Psychiatric Technicians	3.23
Nurse Anesthetists	2.93
Tax Preparers	2.79
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	2.70
Roofers	2.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sheet Metal Workers	8.22
Psychiatric Technicians	7.04
Chemical Technicians	6.89
Meter Readers, Utilities	4.80
Financial Clerks, All Other	4.63
Computer Occupations, All Other	4.00
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	3.15
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	3.14
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	3.04
New Accounts Clerks	2.75

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Panama City, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorcycle Mechanics	5.04
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	4.78
Roofers	4.36
Pipelayers	4.27
Helpers--Electricians	4.23
Glaziers	3.51
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	3.26
Computer Hardware Engineers	3.05
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	3.00
Pest Control Workers	2.92

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	53.97
Aerospace Engineers	10.27
Avionics Technicians	9.39
Computer Hardware Engineers	9.10
Computer and Information Research Scientists	5.64
Engineers, All Other	5.50
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	5.15
Family Medicine Physicians	5.00
Electrical Engineers	4.56
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	4.05

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	8.29
Marriage and Family Therapists	8.21
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	5.88
Anthropologists and Archeologists	5.43
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	4.38
Dietetic Technicians	4.18
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	3.68
Social Workers, All Other	3.65
Power Distributors and Dispatchers	3.58
Computer and Information Research Scientists	3.53

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Owensboro, KY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	13.08
Residential Advisors	6.00
Crane and Tower Operators	4.78
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	4.17
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	4.06
Loan Officers	3.77
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.71
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.69
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	3.46
Surgical Technologists	3.36

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	22.20
Prepress Technicians and Workers	11.57
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	11.33
Printing Press Operators	8.51
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.34
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.60
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.94
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.78
Labor Relations Specialists	4.37
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	4.20

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Concierges	8.04
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	7.29
Pile Driver Operators	4.41
Tour and Travel Guides	4.32
Travel Agents	4.08
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	3.60
Audio and Video Technicians	3.34
Photographers	3.33
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	3.29
Pipelayers	3.22

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	5.93
Actuaries	5.00
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	4.52
Food Scientists and Technologists	4.38
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	3.69
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	3.65
Insurance Underwriters	3.43
Motion Picture Projectionists	3.40
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	3.19
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	2.62

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Olympia-Tumwater, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	19.87
Conservation Scientists	15.25
Urban and Regional Planners	14.37
Health Education Specialists	13.18
Foresters	12.10
Hydrologists	11.57
Computer Network Architects	8.73
Economists	8.72
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	6.08
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	5.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oklahoma City, OK, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	19.83
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	11.31
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	10.69
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	8.55
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	7.39
Petroleum Engineers	7.19
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	6.50
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	5.90
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	5.21
Wellhead Pumpers	5.00

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ogden-Clearfield, UT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	27.58
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	18.73
Computer and Information Research Scientists	8.81
Tapers	7.18
Materials Scientists	6.40
Sewers, Hand	5.33
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	5.25
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	5.20
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	5.07
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	4.73

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Odessa, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	110.35
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	54.87
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	53.87
Helpers--Extraction Workers	51.19
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	37.44
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	30.85
Wellhead Pumpers	30.09
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	26.37
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	13.49
Petroleum Engineers	11.36

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ocean City, NJ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Shampooers	15.49
Word Processors and Typists	10.99
Sailors and Marine Oilers	10.88
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	10.11
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	5.92
Legislators	5.87
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	5.18
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	4.56
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	4.54
Library Assistants, Clerical	4.34

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ocala, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	7.95
Pipelayers	4.88
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	4.65
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	4.16
Veterinarians	4.12
Animal Caretakers	4.04
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	3.95
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	3.84
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	3.61
Pest Control Workers	3.61

Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tree Trimmers and Pruners	6.77
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	5.81
Roofers	5.62
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	5.34
Set and Exhibit Designers	4.46
Pest Control Workers	3.85
Tile and Stone Setters	3.57
Glaziers	3.28
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	3.28
Athletes and Sports Competitors	3.20

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Niles-Benton Harbor, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	10.23
Tool and Die Makers	9.18
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.53
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.51
General Internal Medicine Physicians	4.46
Legislators	4.28
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	4.18
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.97
Cooks, Short Order	3.84
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.66

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New_York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fashion Designers	5.92
Subway and Streetcar Operators	5.15
Transit and Railroad Police	4.94
Advertising and Promotions Managers	4.75
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	3.56
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	3.51
Biochemists and Biophysicists	3.47
Manicurists and Pedicurists	3.45
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	3.40
Word Processors and Typists	3.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Orleans-Metairie, LA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sailors and Marine Oilers	28.52
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	18.82
Chemical Plant and System Operators	16.01
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	11.76
Ship Engineers	10.94
Bridge and Lock Tenders	10.28
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	9.94
Drafters, All Other	9.53
Petroleum Engineers	6.74
Riggers	6.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Bern, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	16.10
Logging Equipment Operators	14.37
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	11.94
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	11.44
Avionics Technicians	11.17
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	10.24
Logisticians	9.24
Sheet Metal Workers	6.90
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	5.29
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.22

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	6.62
Musicians and Singers	6.34
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	5.62
New Accounts Clerks	4.52
Nurse Anesthetists	4.45
Designers, All Other	4.22
Woodworkers, All Other	4.05
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	4.05
Residential Advisors	3.85
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tile and Stone Setters	10.46
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	7.18
Interior Designers	5.63
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	5.41
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	4.77
Stonemasons	4.65
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	4.50
Concierges	4.27
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	4.12
Athletes and Sports Competitors	4.02

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Napa, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	67.31
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	41.11
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	39.84
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	27.95
Agricultural Equipment Operators	27.35
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	18.60
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	17.96
Cooks, All Other	12.13
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other	9.99
Food Scientists and Technologists	9.43

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Nuclear Engineers	6.60
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	5.76
Real Estate Sales Agents	5.03
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	4.59
Lodging Managers	4.29
Ship Engineers	4.24
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	4.17
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	3.92
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	3.89
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	3.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Muskegon, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pourers and Casters, Metal	24.66
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	22.71
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	17.01
Tool and Die Makers	7.72
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	7.16
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	6.66
Machinists	6.66
Materials Engineers	6.32
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.31
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.98

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Muncie, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	10.93
Tool and Die Makers	8.92
Physician Assistants	4.68
Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	3.73
Opticians, Dispensing	3.38
Funeral Attendants	3.19
Community Health Workers	2.91
Machinists	2.83
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	2.80
Tire Repairers and Changers	2.71

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	16.76
Millwrights	7.31
Conservation Scientists	7.03
Logging Equipment Operators	6.63
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.03
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	5.83
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	4.80
Construction and Building Inspectors	4.66
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	4.37
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	4.34

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Morristown, TN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworkers, All Other	61.04
Food Processing Workers, All Other	24.23
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	21.52
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	17.08
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	13.15
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	9.25
Upholsterers	9.22
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	7.97
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.83
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.01

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Morgantown, WV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Nurse Anesthetists	11.52
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	8.97
Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists	7.74
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	5.65
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	5.55
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	5.49
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	5.41
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	5.12
Meter Readers, Utilities	4.52
Health Education Specialists	4.25

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Montgomery, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworkers, All Other	11.99
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	5.77
Archivists	5.49
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.79
Telemarketers	3.84
Database Administrators and Architects	3.80
Urban and Regional Planners	3.66
Pipelayers	3.61
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	3.53
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	3.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Monroe, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	6.56
Tool and Die Makers	5.73
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	5.05
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	4.77
Crane and Tower Operators	4.67
Machinists	4.39
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.20
Commercial and Industrial Designers	4.16
Electrical Engineers	3.36
Mechanical Engineers	3.33

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Monroe, LA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Financial Clerks, All Other	7.29
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	6.27
Drafters, All Other	6.19
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	5.71
Helpers--Electricians	5.00
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	4.88
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	4.60
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	4.31
Food Preparation Workers	4.07
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	3.87

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Modesto, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	17.82
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	10.72
Agricultural Equipment Operators	10.68
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	10.63
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	8.80
Material Moving Workers, All Other	5.82
Agricultural Workers, All Other	5.43
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.35
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	5.15
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	5.08

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mobile, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	29.38
Chemical Plant and System Operators	18.90
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	10.25
Crane and Tower Operators	6.17
Riggers	5.65
Chemical Engineers	4.40
Materials Engineers	4.23
Helpers--Production Workers	3.91
Pipelayers	3.78
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	3.49

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Missoula, MT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Technicians	25.60
Motorcycle Mechanics	12.43
Foresters	10.66
Conservation Scientists	7.99
Biological Scientists, All Other	6.55
Physical Scientists, All Other	5.86
Logging Equipment Operators	5.83
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	5.66
Fundraisers	4.97
Broadcast Technicians	4.89

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Choreographers	5.80
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	4.87
Animal Scientists	4.74
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators	4.13
Survey Researchers	3.62
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	3.09
Desktop Publishers	3.04
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	3.00
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	2.93
Brokerage Clerks	2.90

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	6.50
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	5.91
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	5.44
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	4.37
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	4.29
Tool and Die Makers	3.75
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	3.64
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.34
New Accounts Clerks	3.28
Printing Press Operators	3.20

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Midland, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	90.48
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	84.35
Petroleum Engineers	82.29
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	56.05
Wellhead Pumpers	54.61
Helpers--Extraction Workers	48.39
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	38.76
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	38.56
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	19.17
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	11.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Midland, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	59.54
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	16.80
Computer Occupations, All Other	3.29
Legislators	3.21
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.17
Industrial Engineers	3.02
Coaches and Scouts	3.00
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	2.56
Medical and Health Services Managers	2.40
Dental Hygienists	2.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Michigan City-La Porte, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pourers and Casters, Metal	33.53
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	10.03
Food Batchmakers	6.74
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.93
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	5.24
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.66
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.00
Highway Maintenance Workers	3.23
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.18
Tool and Die Makers	2.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other	8.04
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	6.60
Travel Agents	4.05
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.72
Flight Attendants	3.34
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	3.30
Parking Attendants	3.20
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	3.10
Sailors and Marine Oilers	2.97
Transportation Security Screeners	2.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Merced, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	34.36
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	28.87
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	21.00
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	13.01
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	12.26
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	9.78
Food Scientists and Technologists	8.11
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	8.01
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	6.38
Social Workers, All Other	5.27

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	9.46
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	7.37
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	6.45
Pediatricians, General	4.79
Craft Artists	3.93
Production Workers, All Other	3.81
Epidemiologists	3.61
Nurse Anesthetists	3.42
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	3.08
Pharmacy Aides	3.01

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Medford, OR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworkers, All Other	20.49
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	17.37
Sound Engineering Technicians	11.44
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	10.64
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	10.03
Clergy	7.81
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	7.57
Music Directors and Composers	7.26
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	5.62
Actors	4.99

Occupations with the highest location quotient in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	6.45
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	6.38
Agricultural Equipment Operators	5.01
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	4.55
Music Directors and Composers	4.01
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	3.68
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	3.00
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	2.94
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	2.91
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	2.77

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mayag�uez, PR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sewing Machine Operators	17.03
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	8.92
Couriers and Messengers	6.16
General Internal Medicine Physicians	5.75
Helpers--Carpenters	5.64
Helpers--Electricians	5.13
Surgical Technologists	4.45
Orderlies	4.02
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	3.96
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	3.94

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mansfield, OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9.47
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.29
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.88
Materials Engineers	5.16
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	3.93
Tool and Die Makers	3.88
Occupational Therapy Assistants	3.76
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.34
Funeral Attendants	3.03
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2.97

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mankato-North Mankato, MN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Prepress Technicians and Workers	9.21
Printing Press Operators	6.49
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	5.54
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	4.84
Social and Human Service Assistants	4.18
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	3.86
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	3.75
Rehabilitation Counselors	3.62
Coaches and Scouts	3.26
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists	3.08

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Manhattan, KS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Soil and Plant Scientists	17.08
Power Plant Operators	14.55
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	14.34
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	5.58
Physical Therapist Aides	4.23
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	3.73
Residential Advisors	3.64
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	3.05
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	2.68
Recreation Workers	2.66

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Madison, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Soil and Plant Scientists	6.98
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	5.76
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	5.26
Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers	4.80
Epidemiologists	4.39
Psychiatric Technicians	4.19
Actuaries	4.12
Hydrologists	4.04
Pourers and Casters, Metal	3.92
Biochemists and Biophysicists	3.92

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Madera, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	67.50
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	40.86
Agricultural Equipment Operators	33.22
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	8.74
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	7.20
Packers and Packagers, Hand	5.00
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	4.70
Pest Control Workers	4.64
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.80
Power Plant Operators	3.56

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Macon, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	5.27
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	4.59
Agricultural Inspectors	4.41
Logging Equipment Operators	4.23
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	4.04
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	3.95
Broadcast Technicians	3.52
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	3.35
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	3.29
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	3.27

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lynchburg, VA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Nuclear Engineers	11.37
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	8.10
Audiologists	7.57
Production Workers, All Other	7.18
Helpers--Roofers	6.19
Logging Equipment Operators	5.60
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	5.59
Furniture Finishers	5.43
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	5.06
Helpers--Carpenters	4.80

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lubbock, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	5.93
Agricultural Equipment Operators	5.66
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	5.54
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	4.58
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	4.17
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	4.15
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	3.81
Orderlies	3.80
Desktop Publishers	3.70
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	3.29

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	16.84
Statistical Assistants	12.74
Agricultural Engineers	7.48
Millwrights	3.89
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.23
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	3.20
Animal Trainers	3.06
Cargo and Freight Agents	2.96
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.89
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	2.79

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance	11.36
Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	8.35
Actors	7.81
Film and Video Editors	7.58
Fashion Designers	6.42
Sound Engineering Technicians	6.22
Marriage and Family Therapists	5.88
Costume Attendants	5.73
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	5.55
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	5.53

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Longview, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Log Graders and Scalers	80.31
Logging Workers, All Other	66.67
Logging Equipment Operators	37.37
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	13.08
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	10.31
Roofers	6.88
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	6.04
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	5.05
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	4.85
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	4.25

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Longview, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	26.79
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	20.08
Rail Car Repairers	17.21
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	17.12
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	16.44
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	11.60
Petroleum Engineers	6.50
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	6.48
Gas Plant Operators	5.70
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	5.63

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Logan, UT-ID, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	22.36
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	13.30
Food Scientists and Technologists	10.32
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	9.29
Food Batchmakers	6.70
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	6.70
Production Workers, All Other	6.22
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	5.86
Tile and Stone Setters	5.49
Conservation Scientists	5.40

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	10.58
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	5.78
Power Distributors and Dispatchers	5.28
Forensic Science Technicians	3.42
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	3.40
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.00
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	2.88
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	2.63
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	2.59
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	2.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lincoln, NE, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Animal Scientists	25.89
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	12.95
Occupational Therapy Aides	5.46
Soil and Plant Scientists	5.33
Hydrologists	4.90
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	4.71
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.40
Agricultural Inspectors	4.17
Insurance Underwriters	3.68
Compliance Officers	3.64

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lima, OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Woodworkers, All Other	19.80
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	16.38
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	15.39
Chemical Plant and System Operators	12.18
Millwrights	9.20
Materials Engineers	4.98
Funeral Attendants	4.80
Couriers and Messengers	4.13
Machinists	4.11
Tool and Die Makers	4.05

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lexington-Fayette, KY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm and Home Management Educators	37.37
Animal Breeders	21.45
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	18.39
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	16.12
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	7.68
Animal Trainers	5.93
Gambling Cage Workers	4.47
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	3.96
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	3.55
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	3.25

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lewiston, ID-WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Millwrights	12.15
Logging Equipment Operators	10.74
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	9.83
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	8.85
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	5.83
Physical Therapist Assistants	3.58
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	3.20
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	2.64
Tire Repairers and Changers	2.55
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	2.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lebanon, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Carpet Installers	12.44
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.66
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	6.52
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	5.14
Food Batchmakers	4.74
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	4.39
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.10
Prepress Technicians and Workers	3.99
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.66
Social Workers, All Other	3.30

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lawton, OK, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	37.07
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	17.19
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	7.83
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	6.41
New Accounts Clerks	5.67
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	4.69
Gambling Dealers	3.96
Procurement Clerks	3.61
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	3.19
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	3.13

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lawrence, KS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Printing Press Operators	8.81
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	7.80
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	5.05
Library Technicians	4.95
Library Assistants, Clerical	4.29
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	4.25
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	3.90
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	3.61
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	3.58
Coaches and Scouts	3.43

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Service Workers, All Other	36.12
Gambling Dealers	28.52
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	28.17
Gambling Cage Workers	16.98
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	16.38
Gambling Managers	13.98
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	11.81
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other	11.56
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other	10.57
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	9.75

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Las Cruces, NM, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Anthropologists and Archeologists	15.13
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	11.86
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	11.28
Helpers--Roofers	7.25
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	6.82
Agricultural Equipment Operators	6.32
Power Distributors and Dispatchers	5.98
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	5.60
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.51
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	4.22

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Laredo, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	17.18
Cargo and Freight Agents	14.70
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	11.47
Compliance Officers	5.48
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	4.13
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	4.09
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	3.75
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	3.63
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	3.50
Occupational Therapy Assistants	3.44

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	16.68
Physicists	10.78
Soil and Plant Scientists	6.85
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	6.32
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	5.29
Medical Appliance Technicians	4.93
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	4.50
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	4.26
Tool and Die Makers	4.13
Insurance Underwriters	4.12

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lancaster, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pourers and Casters, Metal	13.84
Furniture Finishers	6.63
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	6.21
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.95
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	4.77
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	4.46
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	4.44
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	4.09
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	3.74
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers	5.08
Boilermakers	3.65
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	3.64
Agricultural Inspectors	3.62
Roofers	3.36
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	3.27
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	3.13
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	3.04
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	2.99
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	2.95

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	7.61
Tile and Stone Setters	5.59
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	4.79
Upholsterers	4.28
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	4.12
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.06
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	4.06
Firefighters	3.72
Pest Control Workers	3.67
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	3.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lake Charles, LA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Chemical Plant and System Operators	53.40
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons	37.59
Designers, All Other	27.01
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	25.03
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	24.48
Boilermakers	22.76
Riggers	20.15
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other	17.18
Gambling Cage Workers	17.08
Gambling Managers	16.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	30.40
Soil and Plant Scientists	6.24
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	6.06
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	5.44
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.04
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	4.94
Biological Scientists, All Other	4.65
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	3.64
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	3.44
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	2.87

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lafayette, LA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Riggers	22.63
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	17.02
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	14.41
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	10.06
Helpers--Extraction Workers	10.05
Desktop Publishers	9.76
Drafters, All Other	9.62
Sailors and Marine Oilers	8.15
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons	7.69
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	7.21

Occupations with the highest location quotient in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Radiation Therapists	5.17
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	5.14
Prepress Technicians and Workers	5.12
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.11
Food Batchmakers	4.69
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	4.56
Recreational Therapists	4.40
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	4.26
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	4.04
Athletic Trainers	3.83

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kokomo, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Helpers--Production Workers	7.76
Funeral Attendants	6.58
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	6.46
Labor Relations Specialists	5.21
Counselors, All Other	5.08
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	3.60
Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	2.93
Industrial Engineers	2.92
Tire Repairers and Changers	2.46
Engineers, All Other	2.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Knoxville, TN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	8.07
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	7.08
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	6.56
Models	6.19
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	6.10
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	4.39
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	3.98
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	3.72
Funeral Home Managers	3.58
Traffic Technicians	3.31

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kingston, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Word Processors and Typists	9.43
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	6.04
Legislators	6.02
Bailiffs	5.91
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	4.82
Highway Maintenance Workers	4.73
Postal Service Clerks	4.36
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.28
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	4.14
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	3.85

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	21.80
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	9.51
Chemical Technicians	8.79
Materials Engineers	7.70
Power Plant Operators	5.82
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	4.53
Funeral Attendants	4.09
Production Workers, All Other	3.92
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.73
Chemists	3.39

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Killeen-Temple, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	7.39
Avionics Technicians	5.46
Fence Erectors	5.29
Correctional Officers and Jailers	4.84
New Accounts Clerks	4.45
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	4.16
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	4.15
Sales and Related Workers, All Other	4.04
Nurse Anesthetists	3.70
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	3.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kennewick-Richland, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Inspectors	30.56
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	30.47
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	16.85
Tapers	13.42
Chemical Engineers	13.00
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	12.54
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	11.49
Environmental Engineers	11.26
Chemists	8.98
Hydrologists	6.87

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kansas City, MO-KS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	6.93
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	4.12
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	4.05
Carpet Installers	3.69
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	3.65
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	2.96
Mechanical Door Repairers	2.88
Forensic Science Technicians	2.60
Air Traffic Controllers	2.54
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	2.49

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kankakee, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Psychiatric Technicians	32.74
Agricultural Inspectors	18.25
Chemical Technicians	14.56
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	11.23
Food Batchmakers	10.11
Production Workers, All Other	5.57
Legislators	5.10
Crane and Tower Operators	4.95
Family Medicine Physicians	3.40
Library Assistants, Clerical	3.39

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Orthotists and Prosthetists	8.21
Private Detectives and Investigators	7.44
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.45
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.72
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.75
Medical Appliance Technicians	4.66
Natural Sciences Managers	3.89
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.47
Pediatricians, General	3.11
Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists	3.04

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Concierges	18.01
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	15.98
Dancers	12.39
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	10.40
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	9.44
Transportation Security Screeners	7.91
Lodging Managers	7.04
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	6.68
Tour and Travel Guides	6.10
Musicians and Singers	4.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Joplin, MO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Log Graders and Scalers	24.50
Food Batchmakers	15.00
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	9.90
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.94
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	6.09
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	5.53
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	5.27
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.19
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.67
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	4.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jonesboro, AR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Equipment Operators	6.89
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	6.44
Production Workers, All Other	6.07
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.53
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	5.22
Nurse Practitioners	5.11
Residential Advisors	4.03
Helpers--Production Workers	3.73
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	3.52
Commercial Pilots	3.28

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Johnstown, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Word Processors and Typists	12.74
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.54
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.29
Residential Advisors	4.46
Social and Human Service Assistants	4.45
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics	3.71
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	3.60
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	3.53
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.46
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	3.24

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Johnson City, TN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	8.59
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	8.44
Bill and Account Collectors	6.49
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	6.29
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.22
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	6.05
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.36
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	5.10
Residential Advisors	5.02
Cooks, Short Order	4.91

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jefferson City, MO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Statisticians	9.90
Environmental Engineers	6.72
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	6.09
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	6.08
Legal Support Workers, All Other	5.38
Correctional Officers and Jailers	4.82
Health Education Specialists	4.79
Computer Network Support Specialists	4.61
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	4.54
Conservation Scientists	4.30

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Janesville-Beloit, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	7.86
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.25
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	4.77
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	4.46
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	4.27
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.22
Chemical Engineers	4.19
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	4.16
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.94
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	3.73

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jacksonville, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Education Administrators, All Other	15.54
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	7.48
Sewing Machine Operators	6.96
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	5.73
Pipelayers	4.61
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	3.87
Procurement Clerks	3.37
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	3.34
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	3.30
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	3.07

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jacksonville, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Ship Engineers	23.36
Sailors and Marine Oilers	6.36
Commercial Divers	6.24
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	4.21
Family Medicine Physicians	4.09
Air Traffic Controllers	3.87
Avionics Technicians	3.25
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	3.16
Bill and Account Collectors	2.79
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	2.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jackson, TN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.24
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	6.11
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	4.83
Food Processing Workers, All Other	4.63
Pipelayers	4.23
Machinists	4.17
Nurse Anesthetists	3.81
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	3.72
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	3.47
History Teachers, Postsecondary	3.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jackson, MS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Historians	16.24
Psychiatric Aides	14.58
Conservation Scientists	13.03
Medical Appliance Technicians	5.93
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	5.20
Telephone Operators	4.09
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	4.09
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	3.72
Cooks, Fast Food	3.65
Emergency Management Directors	3.24

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jackson, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tool and Die Makers	15.24
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	12.05
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	11.28
Machinists	7.69
Mechanical Engineers	6.53
New Accounts Clerks	6.43
Physical Therapist Aides	5.37
Library Technicians	4.75
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.48
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ithaca, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Animal Scientists	139.89
Instructional Coordinators	11.14
Fundraisers	9.17
Budget Analysts	7.82
Landscape Architects	7.47
Library Technicians	6.37
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	5.62
Word Processors and Typists	4.97
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	4.95
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	4.62

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Iowa City, IA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	13.89
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	10.72
Statistical Assistants	8.39
Biological Technicians	7.01
Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	6.39
Psychologists, All Other	5.00
Psychiatrists	4.32
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.22
Social Workers, All Other	4.02
Fundraisers	3.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	5.62
Athletes and Sports Competitors	4.77
Correspondence Clerks	3.77
Boilermakers	3.60
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	3.42
Air Traffic Controllers	2.79
Podiatrists	2.79
Chemists	2.37
Cargo and Freight Agents	2.33
Medical Equipment Repairers	2.24

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Idaho Falls, ID, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Nuclear Technicians	114.01
Nuclear Engineers	64.52
Chemical Engineers	19.94
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	17.58
Physicists	14.07
Emergency Management Directors	11.10
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	10.59
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	9.47
Telemarketers	6.55
Rehabilitation Counselors	6.22

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Huntsville, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Aerospace Engineers	32.94
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	22.79
Engineers, All Other	12.86
Farm and Home Management Educators	10.31
Dental Laboratory Technicians	9.62
Logisticians	9.45
Computer Hardware Engineers	9.43
Computer and Information Research Scientists	8.48
Materials Engineers	8.01
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	7.78

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Psychiatric Aides	8.15
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.05
Gas Plant Operators	5.33
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.73
Special Education Teachers, All Other	4.56
Power Plant Operators	4.37
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	4.35
Wellhead Pumpers	4.33
Helpers--Carpenters	4.26
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	4.14

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Petroleum Engineers	15.06
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	7.64
Gas Plant Operators	7.54
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	7.43
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	7.20
Boilermakers	6.86
Chemical Engineers	6.76
Chemical Plant and System Operators	6.55
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	6.01
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	4.32

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Houma-Thibodaux, LA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sailors and Marine Oilers	126.40
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	100.92
Bridge and Lock Tenders	74.74
Riggers	46.85
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons	17.04
Crane and Tower Operators	14.40
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	14.33
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	13.27
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	11.28
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	10.80

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hot Springs, AR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	16.31
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	9.42
Lodging Managers	5.36
Residential Advisors	4.85
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	4.55
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	4.48
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.27
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	3.25
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	3.14
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	3.10

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Homosassa Springs, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Occupational Therapy Assistants	14.15
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	12.36
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	11.66
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	8.71
Physical Therapist Assistants	7.96
Residential Advisors	6.05
Roofers	5.08
Pest Control Workers	4.86
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	4.37
Speech-Language Pathologists	3.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hinesville, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	7.20
Public Safety Telecommunicators	5.85
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	5.53
Legislators	4.80
Logisticians	3.24
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	3.15
Packers and Packagers, Hand	3.05
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	2.88
Computer Occupations, All Other	2.83
Animal Caretakers	2.57

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Helpers--Carpenters	10.70
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	6.60
Real Estate Sales Agents	6.50
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	4.81
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.68
Massage Therapists	4.39
Pest Control Workers	4.35
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	3.98
Pipelayers	3.55
Concierges	3.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Upholsterers	106.78
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	94.82
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	71.95
Furniture Finishers	33.31
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	27.71
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	22.52
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	22.38
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	20.72
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	18.92
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	17.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hattiesburg, MS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	5.97
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	3.86
Psychiatric Aides	3.37
Cooks, Fast Food	3.30
Nurse Practitioners	3.17
Highway Maintenance Workers	2.95
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	2.76
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	2.67
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	2.67
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	2.53

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Harrisonburg, VA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	18.26
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	9.53
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	8.48
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	5.81
Agricultural Inspectors	5.65
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	5.52
Interpreters and Translators	5.26
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.36
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	4.15
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.84

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Word Processors and Typists	8.23
Historians	7.51
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	5.22
Economists	5.03
Emergency Management Directors	4.52
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	4.38
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	4.32
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	3.31
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.05
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	2.83

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hanford-Corcoran, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	65.36
Agricultural Equipment Operators	54.40
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	24.38
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	23.38
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	12.00
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	11.91
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.69
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	4.59
Cooks, Fast Food	4.43
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	4.40

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hammond, LA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Counselors, All Other	13.37
Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	11.29
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	8.16
Couriers and Messengers	7.27
Food Batchmakers	5.44
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	4.77
Helpers--Electricians	3.99
Commercial Pilots	3.93
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	3.29
Firefighters	3.25

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Stonemasons	9.54
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	7.31
Computer and Information Research Scientists	5.16
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	4.45
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	4.17
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	3.97
Avionics Technicians	3.93
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.66
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	3.62
Correctional Officers and Jailers	3.26

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Managers	28.12
Gambling Dealers	18.67
Gambling Cage Workers	17.26
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	16.72
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	16.05
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	15.03
Physical Scientists, All Other	13.79
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	13.78
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other	11.58
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	8.95

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Guayama, PR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pharmacy Aides	28.69
Security Guards	16.91
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	15.46
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	15.15
Chemists	10.38
Word Processors and Typists	8.12
Industrial Engineers	6.63
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	5.72
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	4.92
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	3.44

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	20.01
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	12.97
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	11.61
Machinists	4.67
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	4.22
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	3.96
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.61
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.16
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.10
Social Workers, All Other	3.09

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Greenville, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	11.33
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	7.53
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	6.64
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	3.82
Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	3.45
Instructional Coordinators	3.30
Medical Equipment Preparers	3.15
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	3.13
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	3.06
Helpers--Carpenters	2.95

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Greensboro-High Point, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Upholsterers	21.75
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	17.52
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	14.01
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12.13
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9.12
Furniture Finishers	6.98
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	6.49
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	5.75
Sewing Machine Operators	5.04
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	5.00

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Green Bay, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	14.85
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	7.38
Food Processing Workers, All Other	6.84
Prepress Technicians and Workers	6.11
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	5.96
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	5.40
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	5.30
Material Moving Workers, All Other	4.92
Printing Press Operators	4.81
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	4.80

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Greeley, CO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	37.04
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	31.83
Helpers--Extraction Workers	30.44
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	24.26
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	10.24
Plant and System Operators, All Other	8.66
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	8.27
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	7.64
Petroleum Engineers	7.49
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	7.22

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Great Falls, MT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Musicians and Singers	5.86
Clergy	5.41
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.28
Fence Erectors	5.00
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.60
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	4.57
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	4.31
Social Workers, All Other	4.21
Medical Equipment Preparers	3.88
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	3.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Grants Pass, OR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Drafters, All Other	12.63
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	9.84
Clergy	9.84
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	8.78
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	7.76
New Accounts Clerks	5.49
Glaziers	5.43
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.82
Medical Equipment Preparers	4.55
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	3.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Tool and Die Makers	9.67
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	6.44
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.29
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	6.19
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	6.15
Commercial and Industrial Designers	5.65
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.49
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	4.88
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	4.42
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.26

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Grand Junction, CO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	41.04
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	34.58
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	14.54
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	10.78
Motorcycle Mechanics	7.09
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	6.46
Tire Repairers and Changers	4.31
Conservation Scientists	4.01
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	3.73
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	3.73

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Grand Island, NE, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	12.49
Soil and Plant Scientists	10.25
Agricultural Equipment Operators	8.76
Tool and Die Makers	6.44
Physical Therapist Aides	4.02
Home Appliance Repairers	3.87
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	3.77
Pharmacy Aides	3.16
Legislators	2.88
Highway Maintenance Workers	2.79

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Grand Forks, ND-MN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	9.86
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	8.26
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	7.56
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	7.39
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.61
Family Medicine Physicians	4.54
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	4.17
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	4.12
Legislators	3.57
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	3.37

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Goldsboro, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Psychiatrists	7.20
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	6.44
Pipelayers	6.01
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.51
Nursing Assistants	4.49
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists	3.94
Food Batchmakers	3.12
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.03
Rehabilitation Counselors	2.72
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	2.50

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Glens Falls, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	10.42
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9.77
Word Processors and Typists	7.64
Legislators	7.26
Editors	6.64
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.57
Highway Maintenance Workers	6.37
Correctional Officers and Jailers	6.31
Dietetic Technicians	4.52
Bailiffs	4.46

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gettysburg, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	10.69
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	10.21
Helpers--Production Workers	8.76
Food Batchmakers	6.55
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	5.82
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.79
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	5.50
Highway Maintenance Workers	4.91
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	4.72
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	3.92

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gainesville, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	31.12
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	25.72
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	22.47
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	8.36
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.34
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials	4.80
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.25
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	3.80
Cargo and Freight Agents	3.41
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	3.00

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gainesville, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	30.17
Psychiatric Aides	14.48
Biological Scientists, All Other	8.46
Hearing Aid Specialists	6.74
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	6.70
Curators	5.09
Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	4.62
Farm and Home Management Educators	4.08
Mechanical Door Repairers	3.19
Radiation Therapists	3.04

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gadsden, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Helpers--Production Workers	22.31
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.80
Occupational Therapy Assistants	7.78
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	5.08
Physical Therapist Assistants	4.93
Medical Transcriptionists	4.16
Physical Therapist Aides	4.08
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.90
Public Safety Telecommunicators	3.70
Medical Equipment Preparers	2.86

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fresno, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	32.65
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	11.03
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	10.68
Agricultural Equipment Operators	10.23
Agricultural Inspectors	8.38
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	8.33
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	6.60
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	6.12
Judicial Law Clerks	5.74
Telephone Operators	5.12

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fort Wayne, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.27
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	5.96
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	5.23
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.32
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.06
Tool and Die Makers	3.97
Millwrights	3.74
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	3.71
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	3.61
Machinists	3.58

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fort Smith, AR-OK, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	16.63
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	12.17
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	8.33
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	7.21
Motorcycle Mechanics	5.16
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.90
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.80
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.57
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	3.38
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	3.07

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fort Collins, CO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Conservation Scientists	26.91
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	23.25
Rock Splitters, Quarry	10.56
Soil and Plant Scientists	10.35
Microbiologists	9.66
Foresters	7.83
Computer Hardware Engineers	7.59
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	6.30
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.42
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	5.13

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fond du Lac, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Food Batchmakers	5.61
Carpet Installers	5.53
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	5.14
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.06
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	5.03
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	4.84
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.55
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	4.48
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	4.04
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	3.63

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	13.10
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	11.14
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	8.97
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.93
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	7.56
Logging Equipment Operators	6.13
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.75
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	5.33
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	4.79
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	4.33

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Florence, SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	22.86
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	9.94
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	7.25
Foresters	7.18
Logging Equipment Operators	6.73
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	5.55
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.55
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.79
Library Technicians	4.26
Surgical Technologists	4.00

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Flint, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.82
General Internal Medicine Physicians	4.25
History Teachers, Postsecondary	4.12
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	3.73
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.68
Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists	3.56
Opticians, Dispensing	3.50
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	3.48
Legislators	2.61
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	2.38

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Flagstaff, AZ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Technicians	27.02
Tour and Travel Guides	21.68
Anthropologists and Archeologists	13.69
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	8.75
Lodging Managers	8.34
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	7.38
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	7.30
Education Administrators, All Other	5.59
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	5.58
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.69

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	13.88
Food Scientists and Technologists	8.66
Helpers--Production Workers	5.45
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.96
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	4.70
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	4.00
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	3.79
Logisticians	3.24
Microbiologists	3.13
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	2.90

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fayetteville, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Education Administrators, All Other	10.60
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	4.95
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	4.82
Budget Analysts	4.17
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	4.02
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	3.62
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	3.61
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	3.44
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	3.27
Social Workers, All Other	3.04

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Farmington, NM, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	69.21
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	34.29
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	30.72
Power Distributors and Dispatchers	23.33
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	16.27
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	14.76
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	11.23
Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other	10.39
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	8.01
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	6.49

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fargo, ND-MN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farm and Home Management Educators	19.59
Soil and Plant Scientists	12.23
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	5.23
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	4.97
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	4.90
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	4.59
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.47
Medical Equipment Preparers	3.97
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	3.70
Residential Advisors	3.46

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fairbanks, AK, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	37.71
Airfield Operations Specialists	19.18
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	12.03
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	10.50
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	7.31
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	7.10
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	6.45
Transportation Security Screeners	6.01
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.99
Environmental Engineers	5.32

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Evansville, IN-KY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	9.01
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	8.65
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.58
Chemists	3.69
Tool and Die Makers	3.63
Funeral Home Managers	3.54
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	3.41
Crane and Tower Operators	3.28
Labor Relations Specialists	3.27
Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists	3.17

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eugene, OR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	23.08
Log Graders and Scalers	13.56
Woodworkers, All Other	13.21
Logging Equipment Operators	11.22
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	10.25
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	8.58
Cooks, All Other	7.17
Religious Workers, All Other	6.85
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.73
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	6.69

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Erie, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pourers and Casters, Metal	9.11
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.36
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	6.68
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.78
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.13
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.03
Word Processors and Typists	4.42
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	4.35
Tool and Die Makers	4.22
Physical Therapist Aides	3.76

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Enid, OK, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	42.22
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	31.87
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	9.91
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	8.87
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	7.33
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	6.99
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	4.45
Tire Repairers and Changers	3.34
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.33
Phlebotomists	3.26

Occupations with the highest location quotient in El Paso, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	8.36
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	8.18
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	8.03
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	7.47
Sewing Machine Operators	5.32
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	4.13
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.77
Parking Enforcement Workers	2.87
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	2.76
Tire Repairers and Changers	2.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Elmira, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	15.05
Word Processors and Typists	6.89
Legislators	5.13
Clergy	4.83
Machinists	4.58
General Internal Medicine Physicians	3.84
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	3.35
Highway Maintenance Workers	2.95
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	2.88
Occupational Therapists	2.86

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Elkhart-Goshen, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	92.78
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	24.75
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	23.83
Upholsterers	22.39
Furniture Finishers	16.13
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	15.75
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	12.36
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	11.76
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	11.24
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	11.19

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Education Administrators, All Other	9.77
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	6.84
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	5.19
Budget Analysts	4.14
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	4.10
Computer Occupations, All Other	3.73
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	3.67
Human Resources Specialists	3.64
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	2.93
Sewing Machine Operators	2.87

Occupations with the highest location quotient in El Centro, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Equipment Operators	56.12
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	39.14
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	27.96
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	25.27
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	14.63
Power Plant Operators	9.11
Agricultural Inspectors	7.36
Social Workers, All Other	5.16
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.74
Compliance Officers	4.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eau Claire, WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.25
Logging Equipment Operators	4.23
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.05
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	4.03
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.60
Millwrights	3.28
Chiropractors	2.96
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists	2.94
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.79
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2.78

Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Stroudsburg, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	40.25
Concierges	6.66
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.54
Lodging Managers	3.49
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	3.48
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	3.32
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	3.21
School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other	3.20
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	2.86
Procurement Clerks	2.82

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	23.03
Social Science Research Assistants	19.77
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	18.04
Natural Sciences Managers	10.01
Statisticians	8.92
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	8.64
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	8.16
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	8.13
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	6.86
Chemists	6.61

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Duluth, MN-WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Technicians	7.22
Forest and Conservation Workers	6.22
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	5.51
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.36
Financial Clerks, All Other	5.28
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	5.25
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	5.23
Conservation Scientists	4.85
Funeral Home Managers	4.12
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	3.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dubuque, IA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	10.05
Commercial and Industrial Designers	7.81
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	7.43
Dental Laboratory Technicians	6.72
Mechanical Door Repairers	5.28
Mechanical Engineers	4.97
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	4.58
Tool and Die Makers	3.41
Carpet Installers	3.07
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2.94

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dover, DE, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Legal Support Workers, All Other	6.37
Urban and Regional Planners	5.84
Helpers--Carpenters	5.76
Pipelayers	4.15
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	3.99
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.86
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	3.68
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	3.65
Legislators	3.23
Meter Readers, Utilities	3.15

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dothan, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	8.09
Logging Equipment Operators	5.41
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	4.25
Nurse Anesthetists	4.09
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	3.81
Helpers--Production Workers	3.78
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.35
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	3.13
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	3.12
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	3.09

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	12.25
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	12.14
Mechanical Engineers	7.45
Commercial and Industrial Designers	6.63
Tool and Die Makers	6.26
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.30
Industrial Engineers	5.00
Engineers, All Other	4.64
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.99
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.91

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Financial Examiners	5.64
Actuaries	5.32
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	5.22
Insurance Underwriters	4.67
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	4.51
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	3.37
Forest and Conservation Workers	3.30
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	3.13
Desktop Publishers	3.01
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	2.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	6.98
Real Estate Brokers	5.47
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	4.74
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	4.62
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	4.51
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	3.98
Geographers	3.87
Epidemiologists	3.81
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	3.76
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	3.44

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Commercial Pilots	5.82
Tile and Stone Setters	5.32
Roofers	4.42
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	4.41
Real Estate Brokers	3.24
Pest Control Workers	3.11
Family Medicine Physicians	2.78
Animal Trainers	2.61
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	2.58
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	2.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Decatur, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	27.34
Millwrights	26.00
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	3.78
Labor Relations Specialists	3.44
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3.17
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2.90
Legislators	2.78
Data Entry Keyers	2.28
Machinists	2.21
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	2.21

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Decatur, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	18.17
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	11.25
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	7.52
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	7.21
Millwrights	6.90
Materials Engineers	5.50
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.44
Crane and Tower Operators	5.14
Chemical Technicians	4.88
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	4.55

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dayton, OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	9.58
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	8.00
Aerospace Engineers	7.33
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	6.44
Materials Scientists	6.17
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	5.42
Materials Engineers	5.17
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	4.31
Engineers, All Other	4.28
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	3.99

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pourers and Casters, Metal	18.94
Bridge and Lock Tenders	9.96
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.85
Drafters, All Other	4.64
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.96
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.58
Helpers--Production Workers	3.15
Library Assistants, Clerical	3.04
Tool and Die Makers	3.02
Crane and Tower Operators	2.99

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	16.70
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.28
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	4.27
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	3.96
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.64
Lodging Managers	3.37
Pest Control Workers	3.26
Bartenders	3.16
Property Appraisers and Assessors	3.13
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	3.04

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Danville, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	5.98
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.40
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	4.36
Highway Maintenance Workers	3.41
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	3.37
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	2.82
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	2.77
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2.63
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2.56
Butchers and Meat Cutters	2.38

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dalton, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	331.14
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	103.55
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	97.55
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	79.38
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	75.66
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	69.25
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	42.93
Carpet Installers	13.37
Sewing Machine Operators	13.14
Printing Press Operators	10.21

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	2.91
Choreographers	2.88
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers	2.83
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	2.75
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	2.55
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	2.49
Correspondence Clerks	2.46
Airfield Operations Specialists	2.42
Commercial Pilots	2.39
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	2.26

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cumberland, MD-WV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	15.76
Occupational Therapy Assistants	10.35
Correctional Officers and Jailers	6.91
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	6.45
Physical Therapist Assistants	5.80
Occupational Therapists	5.51
Residential Advisors	5.41
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	5.17
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.81
Marriage and Family Therapists	3.14

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	7.52
Aerospace Engineers	6.03
Air Traffic Controllers	4.89
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	4.63
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.56
Avionics Technicians	4.21
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	3.90
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.64
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	3.62
Budget Analysts	3.57

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Corvallis, OR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	56.83
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	20.84
Soil and Plant Scientists	19.68
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	17.64
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	15.18
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	13.67
Logging Equipment Operators	13.36
Conservation Scientists	10.29
Biological Technicians	10.14
Clergy	8.52

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Corpus Christi, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Boilermakers	18.81
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	16.91
Helpers--Extraction Workers	13.86
Pile Driver Operators	13.50
Chemical Plant and System Operators	7.66
Chemical Engineers	7.23
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	7.05
Crane and Tower Operators	7.02
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	6.27
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	5.90

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbus, OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Animal Breeders	6.10
Sociologists	4.13
Hydrologists	3.76
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	3.51
Actuaries	3.51
Telephone Operators	3.38
Epidemiologists	3.32
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	3.25
Therapists, All Other	3.14
Agricultural Engineers	2.89

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbus, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	33.28
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	19.37
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	16.89
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	11.79
Mechanical Engineers	9.66
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	9.05
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	7.91
Industrial Production Managers	6.98
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	6.90
Industrial Engineers	6.79

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbus, GA-AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	7.57
Education Administrators, All Other	7.05
Psychiatric Aides	6.31
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	5.46
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	5.07
Procurement Clerks	4.77
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.38
Dietitians and Nutritionists	4.02
Chemical Technicians	3.33
Recreational Therapists	3.31

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbia, SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	15.27
Social Workers, All Other	6.12
Broadcast Technicians	5.87
Hydrologists	5.80
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators	4.64
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	4.08
Gas Plant Operators	3.50
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.38
Real Estate Brokers	3.22
Emergency Management Directors	3.19

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbia, MO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Social Science Research Assistants	14.50
New Accounts Clerks	9.73
Family Medicine Physicians	8.65
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	7.75
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	6.10
Nurse Anesthetists	5.01
Insurance Underwriters	4.92
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	3.70
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	3.48
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	3.37

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Colorado Springs, CO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Religious Workers, All Other	15.36
Computer Hardware Engineers	7.91
Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	5.17
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	4.72
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	4.49
Plant and System Operators, All Other	4.48
Education Administrators, All Other	4.24
Information Security Analysts	4.01
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	3.41
Financial Clerks, All Other	3.41

Occupations with the highest location quotient in College Station-Bryan, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Animal Scientists	88.84
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	40.66
Physical Scientists, All Other	39.58
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	33.16
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	26.96
Materials Scientists	25.86
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	16.20
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	15.81
Soil and Plant Scientists	14.25
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	11.58

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Coeur d'Alene, ID, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Foresters	8.12
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	6.18
Logging Equipment Operators	5.63
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	5.43
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	4.92
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.82
Dental Laboratory Technicians	4.65
Family Medicine Physicians	4.38
Cooks, Fast Food	4.01
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	3.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cleveland-Elyria, OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	8.60
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.75
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.55
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	4.50
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.43
Orthotists and Prosthetists	4.09
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.82
Air Traffic Controllers	3.34
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	3.25
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.06

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cleveland, TN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	15.97
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	8.61
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	6.99
Production Workers, All Other	5.20
Sewing Machine Operators	4.41
Pharmacy Aides	4.10
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	3.51
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	3.24
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2.99
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	2.80

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Clarksville, TN-KY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	5.22
Pharmacy Aides	4.61
Fence Erectors	4.41
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.14
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	3.95
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	3.70
Residential Advisors	3.12
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	3.02
Cooks, Fast Food	2.82
Social Workers, All Other	2.67

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	4.08
Airfield Operations Specialists	3.54
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	3.38
Cargo and Freight Agents	3.27
Prepress Technicians and Workers	3.24
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	3.24
Aerospace Engineers	3.03
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	2.89
Actuaries	2.87
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	2.73

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Chico, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Agricultural Workers, All Other	15.51
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	9.93
Rehabilitation Counselors	5.00
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	4.30
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	4.17
Tile and Stone Setters	4.04
Pharmacy Aides	3.59
Medical Transcriptionists	3.55
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	3.52
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	3.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Occupational Therapy Aides	9.44
Survey Researchers	3.34
Flight Attendants	2.79
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	2.69
Shampooers	2.62
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	2.59
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2.57
Actuaries	2.45
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	2.38
Marketing Managers	2.33

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cheyenne, WY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Correspondence Clerks	18.37
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	9.00
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	8.64
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	6.16
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	5.85
Glaziers	5.23
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	5.06
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	4.31
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	3.77
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	3.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Chattanooga, TN-GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	16.45
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12.59
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers	5.41
Cooks, Short Order	5.30
Traffic Technicians	5.18
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	5.14
Food Processing Workers, All Other	4.53
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.04
Nuclear Engineers	4.00
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	3.79

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Charlottesville, VA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	13.99
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	10.50
Biochemists and Biophysicists	5.64
Biological Technicians	5.54
Editors	5.24
Museum Technicians and Conservators	5.24
Physical Scientists, All Other	5.16
Logging Equipment Operators	4.81
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	4.75
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	4.33

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	7.47
Financial Examiners	6.15
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	5.49
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	4.67
Flight Attendants	3.81
Pipelayers	3.47
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	3.25
Athletes and Sports Competitors	3.23
Nurse Anesthetists	3.22
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	3.20

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Charleston-North Charleston, SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.99
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	6.11
Real Estate Sales Agents	5.04
Materials Engineers	4.62
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	4.07
Social Workers, All Other	4.00
Nurse Anesthetists	3.88
Real Estate Brokers	3.70
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	3.61
Tour and Travel Guides	3.61

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Charleston, WV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roof Bolters, Mining	67.22
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	16.02
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	11.37
Epidemiologists	10.01
Wellhead Pumpers	8.47
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	7.76
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	7.64
Financial Clerks, All Other	6.77
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	6.20
Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists	5.64

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Champaign-Urbana, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	14.70
Materials Scientists	12.82
Soil and Plant Scientists	8.79
Nurse Midwives	7.85
Physicists	6.48
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	5.43
Social Science Research Assistants	5.35
Library Technicians	4.56
Counselors, All Other	4.55
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	4.42

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	11.38
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	5.95
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	5.41
Residential Advisors	4.71
Production Workers, All Other	3.81
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	3.65
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.55
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.40
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	3.09
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.07

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cedar Rapids, IA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Millwrights	8.48
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6.29
Statistical Assistants	5.29
Food Scientists and Technologists	5.27
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	5.14
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	5.13
Electrical Engineers	3.94
Food Batchmakers	3.44
Architectural and Engineering Managers	3.41
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	3.40

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Casper, WY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	33.68
Choreographers	28.52
Wellhead Pumpers	20.93
Petroleum Engineers	20.28
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	18.68
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	17.31
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	14.02
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	10.84
Riggers	7.97
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	7.76

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Carson City, NV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	19.69
Forest and Conservation Technicians	17.98
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	10.56
Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	6.81
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	6.25
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	5.87
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.37
Budget Analysts	4.91
Machinists	4.59
Environmental Engineers	4.30

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Carbondale-Marion, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	6.86
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	5.35
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	4.74
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	4.18
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	4.00
Family Medicine Physicians	3.90
Social Workers, All Other	3.65
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	3.31
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	2.95
Phlebotomists	2.58

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	8.49
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	6.30
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	4.97
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.34
Rehabilitation Counselors	4.22
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	4.08
Phlebotomists	3.79
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.25
Dietitians and Nutritionists	2.97
Physical Therapist Assistants	2.96

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Roofers	9.59
Mechanical Door Repairers	8.73
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	7.63
Athletes and Sports Competitors	5.35
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	4.76
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.70
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	4.42
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	4.36
Glaziers	4.33
Avionics Technicians	3.77

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Canton-Massillon, OH, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	10.49
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7.97
Telemarketers	6.91
Occupational Therapy Assistants	5.75
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	4.82
Physical Therapist Assistants	4.09
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.89
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.67
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.51
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.32

Occupations with the highest location quotient in California-Lexington Park, MD, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Aerospace Engineers	45.79
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	41.27
Mathematicians	39.48
Computer and Information Research Scientists	33.13
Computer Hardware Engineers	22.77
Operations Research Analysts	22.66
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	20.94
Logisticians	20.87
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	20.71
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	19.54

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Burlington, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	52.98
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	42.88
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	28.56
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	20.24
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	15.30
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	8.08
Phlebotomists	7.54
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	6.39
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials	4.91
Commercial and Industrial Designers	4.83

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Word Processors and Typists	9.12
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	6.01
Music Directors and Composers	4.39
Clergy	3.94
Bill and Account Collectors	3.92
Food Scientists and Technologists	3.56
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	3.39
Musicians and Singers	3.26
Historians	3.20
Helpers--Roofers	3.03

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Brunswick, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Equipment Operators	14.24
Education Administrators, All Other	11.49
Lodging Managers	7.27
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	6.65
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	5.75
Compliance Officers	5.65
Pest Control Workers	3.96
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	3.55
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	3.08
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	2.74

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	9.07
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	8.00
Music Directors and Composers	7.54
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	6.53
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	5.00
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	4.49
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	4.04
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	3.95
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.40
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	2.92

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	103.92
Riggers	42.90
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	23.97
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	18.02
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	13.10
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	11.79
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	9.07
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	6.27
Sheet Metal Workers	5.20
Computer and Information Research Scientists	4.47

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bowling Green, KY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.53
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.37
Tool and Die Makers	4.35
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	4.27
Industrial Engineers	4.11
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	3.69
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.43
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	3.43
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	3.13
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	3.10

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Boulder, CO, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Physicists	35.58
Biochemists and Biophysicists	10.83
Computer Hardware Engineers	10.50
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	10.46
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	9.71
Aerospace Engineers	9.55
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	7.99
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	7.52
Chemical Engineers	7.35
Chemical Plant and System Operators	7.09

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Boise City, ID, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	8.17
Music Directors and Composers	5.42
Hydrologists	4.92
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	4.73
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	4.24
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	3.93
Glaziers	3.38
Forest and Conservation Technicians	3.30
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	3.23
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	3.01

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Athletic Trainers	14.54
Word Processors and Typists	8.70
Sewing Machine Operators	6.82
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	5.39
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	5.22
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	3.66
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.59
Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	3.43
Occupational Therapists	3.28
Registered Nurses	3.20

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bloomington, IN, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Chemists	6.78
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	5.75
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4.36
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.20
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	3.74
Library Assistants, Clerical	3.59
Computer Programmers	3.20
Psychiatric Technicians	2.68
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	2.33
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	2.29

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bloomington, IL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Computer Systems Analysts	11.23
Information Security Analysts	7.58
Operations Research Analysts	6.76
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	6.07
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	5.90
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	4.89
Actuaries	4.59
Computer and Information Systems Managers	4.35
Opticians, Dispensing	3.55
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	2.78

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	12.25
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	9.01
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	6.35
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	6.13
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	4.97
Athletic Trainers	4.30
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	3.99
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	3.89
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.59
Funeral Attendants	3.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bismarck, ND, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Anthropologists and Archeologists	16.38
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	6.74
Power Plant Operators	6.51
Legislators	6.44
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	5.51
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	5.48
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	5.34
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5.12
Gambling Dealers	5.06
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	4.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Birmingham-Hoover, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	9.08
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	8.77
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	8.11
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	5.08
Pipelayers	4.99
Financial Examiners	4.68
Craft Artists	4.61
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	4.40
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	4.08
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.88

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Binghamton, NY, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	9.46
Word Processors and Typists	7.11
Legislators	5.99
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	5.48
Music Directors and Composers	5.20
History Teachers, Postsecondary	4.83
Highway Maintenance Workers	4.35
Animal Control Workers	4.31
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	3.89
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	3.66

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Billings, MT, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	17.84
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians	9.12
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	7.25
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	6.50
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	6.00
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	5.67
Petroleum Engineers	5.05
Commercial Pilots	5.02
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	4.53
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	4.51

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bend-Redmond, OR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Forest and Conservation Technicians	11.35
Real Estate Brokers	8.69
Conservation Scientists	8.14
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	7.34
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	6.60
Chemical Engineers	6.59
Tile and Stone Setters	6.43
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6.22
Music Directors and Composers	5.82
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	5.43

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bellingham, WA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Logging Workers, All Other	21.09
Tapers	7.70
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	6.98
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.52
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	5.36
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	5.09
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	4.41
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	4.29
Community Health Workers	4.10
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	3.99

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Beckley, WV, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	48.15
Plant and System Operators, All Other	8.44
Motorcycle Mechanics	6.96
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	4.85
Logging Equipment Operators	4.23
Postal Service Clerks	4.03
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	3.91
Correctional Officers and Jailers	3.91
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	3.75
Funeral Attendants	3.39

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	37.23
Boilermakers	35.93
Chemical Engineers	13.44
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	13.30
Chemical Technicians	10.05
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	8.19
Helpers--Carpenters	7.29
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	6.52
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	6.39
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	4.81

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bay City, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	8.88
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	5.57
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	3.71
Health Education Specialists	3.63
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	3.38
Machinists	3.32
Coaches and Scouts	3.29
Rehabilitation Counselors	3.14
Opticians, Dispensing	3.08
Tool and Die Makers	2.79

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Battle Creek, MI, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5.62
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	5.57
Machinists	5.26
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4.26
Millwrights	4.04
Community Health Workers	3.71
Athletic Trainers	3.66
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	3.39
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.20
Social Workers, All Other	3.09

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Baton Rouge, LA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	22.65
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	21.43
Chemical Plant and System Operators	18.80
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	17.12
Boilermakers	14.63
Riggers	12.98
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	12.32
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons	11.40
Pile Driver Operators	10.56
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	9.48

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Therapists, All Other	5.09
Correspondence Clerks	4.40
Computer and Information Research Scientists	4.17
Shampooers	3.77
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	3.66
Geographers	3.57
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other	3.49
Residential Advisors	3.40
Physical Scientists, All Other	3.35
Education Administrators, All Other	3.33

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bakersfield, CA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	61.22
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	23.56
Agricultural Workers, All Other	22.60
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	21.84
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	16.75
Petroleum Engineers	14.75
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	14.27
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	13.96
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	13.00
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	8.07

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Austin-Round Rock, TX, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Geographers	10.02
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	7.10
Special Effects Artists and Animators	6.65
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	5.55
Barbers	5.02
Rock Splitters, Quarry	4.26
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers	3.18
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	3.01
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	2.96
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	2.89

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Nuclear Engineers	34.37
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	20.13
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8.07
Chemists	5.56
Social Science Research Assistants	5.28
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	4.89
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	4.35
Fallers	4.17
Environmental Engineers	4.04
Special Education Teachers, All Other	3.99

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Auburn-Opelika, AL, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	16.60
Helpers--Production Workers	7.28
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	5.83
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	4.27
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	4.07
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3.68
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	3.57
Veterinarians	2.88
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2.80
Tire Repairers and Changers	2.78

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Gambling Dealers	48.92
Gambling Managers	44.67
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	33.54
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	15.04
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	14.50
Audio and Video Technicians	13.26
Computer and Information Research Scientists	8.99
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	5.83
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	5.46
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	4.85

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers	7.32
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3.72
Designers, All Other	3.69
Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	3.48
Insurance Underwriters	3.20
Tire Builders	3.17
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	2.95
Film and Video Editors	2.58
Mechanical Door Repairers	2.54
Instructional Coordinators	2.53

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Athens-Clarke County, GA, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Rock Splitters, Quarry	28.23
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	23.01
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	10.06
Foresters	10.04
Biological Technicians	9.67
Microbiologists	8.44
Food Processing Workers, All Other	5.57
Database Administrators and Architects	4.40
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	4.35
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	3.30

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Asheville, NC, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	9.41
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5.07
Tour and Travel Guides	4.95
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	4.94
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	3.87
Funeral Attendants	3.81
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3.75
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	3.72
Pediatricians, General	3.57
Physician Assistants	3.57

Occupations with the highest location quotient in Arecibo, PR, May 2019
Occupation	Location Quotient
Sewing Machine Operators	22.23
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	8.88
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	8.82
Word Processors and Typists	8.38
Tool and Die Makers	5.46
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	4.95
Pharmacy Technicians	4.91
Parts Salespersons	4.25
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other	4.25
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	3.