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Occupations with the highest location quotient in Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area 2, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pharmacy Aides |
12.20 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
8.87 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
7.69 |
Librarians |
6.69 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* |
6.61 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
5.25 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
4.59 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.55 |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
2.70 |
Medical Secretaries |
2.25 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area 1, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
9.81 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
9.24 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors |
6.49 |
Librarians |
6.45 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
5.39 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
5.21 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
2.96 |
Bakers |
2.84 |
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers |
2.74 |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
1.96 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
29.85 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
22.42 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
14.08 |
Gas Plant Operators |
13.75 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
11.27 |
Conservation Scientists |
9.26 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
7.52 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
7.20 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
6.62 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
5.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
75.87 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
45.18 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
40.16 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
29.33 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
27.96 |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
26.75 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
26.52 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
17.40 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
14.01 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
13.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
59.23 |
Gas Plant Operators |
55.62 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
50.27 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
49.89 |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
48.22 |
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators |
37.75 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists |
30.91 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
24.01 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
23.42 |
Rail Car Repairers |
22.39 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Wellhead Pumpers |
33.34 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
24.37 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
22.88 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
20.05 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
17.48 |
Gas Plant Operators |
16.01 |
Conservation Scientists |
13.82 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
13.33 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators |
12.81 |
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other |
11.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
23.03 |
Foresters |
22.30 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
11.60 |
Legislators |
11.20 |
Slot Supervisors |
10.68 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
10.40 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
9.00 |
Conservation Scientists |
7.60 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
7.22 |
Gaming Supervisors |
5.51 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
33.70 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
11.21 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
7.13 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
6.42 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.38 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.43 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.60 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.42 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
4.14 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
3.95 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
25.51 |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
19.91 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
15.25 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
12.27 |
Legislators |
10.03 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
8.09 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
6.94 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
5.16 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.86 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
4.80 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
19.63 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
13.29 |
Log Graders and Scalers |
9.89 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
9.24 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.10 |
Legislators |
6.99 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
6.97 |
Foresters |
5.80 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.45 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
5.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
21.48 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
10.43 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
8.72 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
8.23 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
7.26 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.25 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
6.82 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.51 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.42 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
6.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
51.18 |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
49.42 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
41.69 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
38.06 |
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers |
22.16 |
Fallers |
18.00 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
16.52 |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
12.72 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
11.14 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
9.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
227.26 |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
185.87 |
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining |
65.94 |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
59.24 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
39.00 |
Log Graders and Scalers |
26.61 |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
24.60 |
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators |
24.55 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
20.06 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
15.60 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
19.14 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
17.01 |
Cooks, All Other |
15.26 |
Foresters |
12.64 |
Conservation Scientists |
11.27 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
9.90 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
9.63 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
9.55 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
9.01 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
7.80 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Washington nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
25.28 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
22.04 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
20.30 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
14.68 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
10.59 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
10.47 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
10.46 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
10.21 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
8.83 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
8.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwestern Washington nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
38.65 |
Log Graders and Scalers |
28.39 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
19.22 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
18.48 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
17.41 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
14.07 |
Foresters |
10.01 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
9.90 |
Gaming Supervisors |
7.86 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
7.29 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwestern Washington nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
22.00 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
9.99 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
9.84 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
7.04 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
6.35 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
5.90 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
5.54 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.33 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
4.83 |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
4.81 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwestern Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fallers |
14.19 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
5.74 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
5.30 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
4.54 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
4.52 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.42 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.27 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
4.00 |
Animal Control Workers |
3.69 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
3.64 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeastern Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
64.79 |
Physicists |
34.71 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
13.78 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
12.60 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
9.06 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
9.04 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
8.89 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.43 |
Electrical Engineers |
8.35 |
Engineers, All Other |
6.23 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
28.42 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
20.45 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
14.49 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
11.72 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
10.48 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
9.94 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
9.54 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
8.67 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
8.52 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
8.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwestern Virginia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
108.47 |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
73.37 |
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators |
28.84 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
20.93 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
19.62 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
12.59 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
9.94 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
9.02 |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
8.71 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
8.44 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
10.66 |
Stonemasons |
8.56 |
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers |
7.29 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
7.13 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
6.71 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
6.26 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
4.70 |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
4.60 |
Compliance Officers |
4.50 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
4.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders |
7.69 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
7.09 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
5.81 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
5.33 |
Fence Erectors |
5.27 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
4.80 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
4.62 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
4.52 |
Power Plant Operators |
4.46 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
4.34 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
39.36 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
33.13 |
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators |
32.94 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
31.90 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
30.24 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
26.59 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
24.18 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
20.03 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
13.97 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
9.85 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Western Utah nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
53.10 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
14.30 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
11.22 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
7.65 |
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers |
7.09 |
Lodging Managers |
6.55 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
5.77 |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
4.56 |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
4.15 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
3.93 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Central Utah nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
43.01 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
12.20 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
8.53 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.90 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.20 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
5.83 |
Legislators |
5.50 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
5.05 |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
4.13 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
4.02 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern Utah nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
15.14 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.17 |
Team Assemblers |
6.94 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
4.51 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
4.41 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
4.19 |
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers |
3.23 |
Construction Laborers |
3.21 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators |
3.02 |
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand |
2.96 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gulf Coast Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers |
29.68 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
25.13 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
18.22 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
17.26 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
15.72 |
Gas Plant Operators |
12.79 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
12.21 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
8.86 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
8.78 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
8.03 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
38.84 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
14.37 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
11.12 |
Personal Care Aides |
9.16 |
Counselors, All Other |
9.16 |
Commercial Pilots |
6.68 |
Home Health Aides |
5.93 |
Compliance Officers |
4.97 |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
4.66 |
Meter Readers, Utilities |
4.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
7.21 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
7.14 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
7.06 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
6.75 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
6.40 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
5.52 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
5.51 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
5.40 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
5.13 |
Psychiatric Aides |
4.84 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fallers |
16.36 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
9.65 |
Log Graders and Scalers |
8.02 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
7.88 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
7.42 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
6.99 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
6.82 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
6.44 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
6.40 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
6.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Central Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
20.91 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
14.44 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
13.93 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
10.00 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
9.87 |
Petroleum Engineers |
6.21 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers |
5.73 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
5.52 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
4.01 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
3.85 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwestern Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
37.14 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
30.27 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
26.19 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
24.28 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
21.80 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
21.15 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
21.08 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
17.64 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
14.91 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
13.83 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
26.17 |
Lodging Managers |
6.28 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
5.88 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.08 |
Millwrights |
4.98 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
4.87 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
4.75 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.67 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
4.51 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
4.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
19.40 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
10.25 |
Traffic Technicians |
9.53 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
7.73 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.02 |
Fallers |
6.84 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
6.04 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
5.75 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.16 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
5.16 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Production Workers, All Other* |
8.26 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
6.28 |
Pipelayers |
5.70 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
5.43 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
5.38 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.86 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.66 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.64 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
4.56 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.36 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Workers, All Other |
29.81 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
22.98 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
10.19 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
7.44 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
7.37 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
4.94 |
Dietetic Technicians |
4.85 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.63 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.48 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
4.44 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Cage Workers |
47.80 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
36.40 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
30.62 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
29.05 |
Fish and Game Wardens |
15.77 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
13.25 |
Conservation Scientists |
12.56 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
12.26 |
Gaming Dealers |
11.09 |
Gaming Supervisors |
10.99 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Animal Scientists |
25.47 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
18.97 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
18.78 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
14.32 |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
13.55 |
Agricultural Engineers |
11.99 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
11.15 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
10.11 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
9.84 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
9.30 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
25.79 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
25.71 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
17.23 |
Conservation Scientists |
16.66 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
11.90 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
11.81 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
9.79 |
Residential Advisors |
8.80 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
8.21 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
7.95 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
39.28 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
18.83 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
17.71 |
Food Batchmakers |
15.83 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.06 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
6.90 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
6.69 |
Team Assemblers |
6.03 |
History Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.82 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pee Dee South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fallers |
27.05 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
11.43 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
7.78 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.30 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.07 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
7.01 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.52 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
6.50 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
6.20 |
Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
5.98 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
32.87 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
17.24 |
Fallers |
12.56 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
11.72 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
11.11 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
10.93 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
10.71 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.16 |
Helpers--Roofers |
7.14 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
5.34 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Low Country South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
15.58 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
5.85 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors |
4.97 |
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
4.84 |
Pest Control Workers |
4.81 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.73 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
4.29 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.16 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
3.98 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
3.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Shoreham Town, Rhode Island nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Office Clerks, General |
2.94 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Furniture Finishers |
7.18 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
7.05 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
5.53 |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders |
5.47 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators |
4.38 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
4.28 |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
4.23 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.16 |
Food Batchmakers |
4.03 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.96 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers |
15.36 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
9.20 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.13 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
7.13 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.67 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.67 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.61 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |
4.14 |
Foresters |
3.95 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
3.69 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
35.06 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
32.49 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
28.57 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
10.34 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
9.84 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
9.73 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.85 |
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators |
8.43 |
Foresters |
8.20 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.45 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Far Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
49.17 |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
33.90 |
Mining Machine Operators, All Other |
31.22 |
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining |
19.21 |
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators |
18.54 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
16.05 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
15.63 |
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers |
13.21 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
12.35 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
10.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
18.00 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
16.34 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
12.81 |
Foresters |
12.32 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
12.21 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
10.14 |
Conservation Scientists |
9.71 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
9.65 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
8.39 |
Clergy |
8.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
34.62 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
22.19 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
21.44 |
Woodworkers, All Other |
18.59 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
15.72 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
12.05 |
Power Distributors and Dispatchers |
11.86 |
Clergy |
11.72 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
10.27 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
9.40 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Oregon & Linn County nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Workers, All Other |
152.44 |
Fallers |
46.82 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
33.92 |
Hoist and Winch Operators |
26.12 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
16.54 |
Clergy |
14.31 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
13.42 |
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other |
12.97 |
Woodworkers, All Other |
11.56 |
Foresters |
10.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Coastal Oregon nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Workers, All Other |
173.30 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
31.04 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
30.11 |
Motorboat Operators |
22.47 |
Fallers |
22.02 |
Hoist and Winch Operators |
17.22 |
Foresters |
11.61 |
Clergy |
9.49 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
8.80 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
8.69 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
61.93 |
Gaming Managers |
18.48 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
15.07 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
13.31 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
11.31 |
Pile-Driver Operators |
11.05 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
10.44 |
Slot Supervisors |
10.18 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
10.07 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
9.94 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Wellhead Pumpers |
23.39 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
19.01 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
17.56 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
13.58 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
12.14 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
11.69 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
9.71 |
Gas Plant Operators |
9.56 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
7.64 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.71 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
20.11 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
17.91 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
13.58 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
13.24 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
12.39 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
9.68 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
8.44 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
8.14 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
7.81 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
6.50 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Managers |
16.08 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
15.84 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
15.54 |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
8.84 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
8.19 |
Gaming Supervisors |
7.87 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.23 |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
6.43 |
Gaming Dealers |
5.78 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators |
4.77 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
7.62 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
6.39 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
5.05 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.96 |
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.91 |
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.39 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
4.17 |
Power Plant Operators |
4.13 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.06 |
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.95 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
14.80 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
11.02 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
9.90 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
7.28 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
5.93 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
5.51 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
5.44 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
5.34 |
Legislators |
5.13 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
5.03 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Other Ohio nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
10.56 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
10.34 |
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons |
7.92 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.02 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
6.76 |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
6.51 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.40 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
6.14 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
5.85 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
5.78 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
17.93 |
Tire Builders |
15.65 |
Tool and Die Makers |
10.01 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
8.97 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
8.62 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
7.98 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.86 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
5.75 |
Team Assemblers |
5.37 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
5.05 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Far Eastern North Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
23.53 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
22.49 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
17.91 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
15.41 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
13.68 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
13.66 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
13.47 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
12.50 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
7.18 |
Millwrights |
5.71 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Central North Dakota, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
42.61 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
14.02 |
Psychiatric Aides |
11.38 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
9.80 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
9.56 |
Radio and Television Announcers |
7.31 |
Desktop Publishers |
7.17 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
6.87 |
Gaming Dealers |
6.34 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
5.30 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Central North Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay |
24.97 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
21.67 |
Power Plant Operators |
15.99 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
15.90 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
13.36 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
12.27 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
12.22 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
11.98 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
8.06 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
7.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Far Western North Dakota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
175.02 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
111.91 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
109.96 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
86.67 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
66.15 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
43.86 |
Petroleum Engineers |
21.81 |
Gas Plant Operators |
14.73 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
8.03 |
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other |
7.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
13.70 |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary |
12.69 |
Floor Sanders and Finishers |
8.68 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.41 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.91 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
6.64 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
6.54 |
Furniture Finishers |
5.47 |
Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.44 |
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
22.80 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
21.44 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
16.84 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
15.65 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
13.91 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
7.80 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.34 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.51 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
5.13 |
Upholsterers |
4.79 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Other North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
20.86 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
14.57 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
13.87 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
10.85 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
8.90 |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders |
8.67 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
8.67 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
8.00 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
6.95 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.71 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
14.28 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
13.55 |
Fallers |
10.52 |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary |
9.24 |
Avionics Technicians |
8.92 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
7.93 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
6.45 |
Foresters |
5.28 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
5.18 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
5.16 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
18.64 |
Historians |
15.37 |
Legislators |
10.24 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
9.18 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
7.59 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
7.15 |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary |
7.02 |
Animal Control Workers |
6.60 |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
6.52 |
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers |
5.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central New York nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Historians |
11.07 |
Legislators |
10.86 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
7.74 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
7.71 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.86 |
Clergy |
6.49 |
Animal Control Workers |
6.18 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
6.16 |
Conservation Scientists |
5.18 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.85 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Central New York nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
12.62 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
10.66 |
Legislators |
10.23 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
9.24 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
9.17 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
8.39 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
4.44 |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
4.36 |
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client |
4.34 |
Social Workers, All Other |
3.96 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Historians |
15.63 |
Legislators |
8.53 |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
8.30 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
6.99 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
6.40 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
6.31 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
6.13 |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers |
5.88 |
Psychiatric Aides |
5.68 |
Animal Control Workers |
5.30 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Los Alamos County, New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Nuclear Engineers |
74.35 |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
20.57 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
13.52 |
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other |
9.46 |
Technical Writers |
8.05 |
Management Analysts |
5.83 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
4.71 |
Industrial Engineers |
2.82 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers |
2.56 |
Coaches and Scouts |
2.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwestern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
43.66 |
Food Batchmakers |
10.79 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
8.79 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
8.42 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
5.10 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.74 |
Legislators |
4.50 |
Helpers--Electricians |
4.41 |
Family and General Practitioners |
4.22 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
4.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
91.00 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
45.46 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
42.23 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
31.37 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
25.21 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
19.49 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
13.90 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
10.79 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
9.36 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
9.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North and West Central New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
24.67 |
Psychiatric Technicians |
19.42 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
17.11 |
Craft Artists |
15.91 |
Slot Supervisors |
14.12 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
12.83 |
Personal Care Aides |
7.75 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
7.50 |
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers |
7.37 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
6.99 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
17.61 |
Helpers--Roofers |
9.10 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.33 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
3.66 |
Roofers |
3.61 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
3.31 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
3.16 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
3.08 |
Legislators |
2.99 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
2.93 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
12.84 |
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other |
8.93 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
7.47 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
4.94 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
4.64 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
4.48 |
Physical Scientists, All Other |
4.40 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
4.38 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.14 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Other New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Hydrologists |
12.24 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
11.68 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
9.64 |
Bicycle Repairers |
7.28 |
Counselors, All Other |
5.49 |
Stonemasons |
5.19 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
5.04 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
4.51 |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
4.16 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
3.84 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
23.40 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
21.98 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
10.49 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
7.39 |
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors |
5.42 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
5.33 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
5.27 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
4.96 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.64 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
3.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Other Nevada nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators |
253.67 |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
222.88 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
117.26 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
109.96 |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
104.02 |
Mining Machine Operators, All Other |
66.28 |
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining |
62.73 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
58.23 |
Slot Supervisors |
35.27 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
34.99 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Central Nevada nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Slot Supervisors |
50.02 |
Gaming Managers |
41.59 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
35.73 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
28.00 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
26.41 |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
23.92 |
Power Plant Operators |
5.41 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
5.36 |
Media and Communication Workers, All Other |
4.86 |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
4.21 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeastern Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
36.97 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
31.29 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
24.89 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
21.01 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
14.16 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
12.95 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters |
12.39 |
Power Plant Operators |
12.22 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
9.39 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
9.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeastern Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Dredge Operators |
44.06 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
14.89 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
13.64 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
12.78 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
11.75 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
10.19 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
9.00 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
7.19 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.89 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.61 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
26.03 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
9.98 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
9.97 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
9.59 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
9.41 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
9.20 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
8.26 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.94 |
Legislators |
6.29 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.00 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
21.12 |
Rail Car Repairers |
16.58 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
10.67 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
9.58 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
8.77 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
8.16 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
7.52 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
7.48 |
Legislators |
6.89 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
6.59 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Montana nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
47.90 |
Foresters |
17.90 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
10.74 |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |
8.90 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
8.77 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
8.60 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
8.57 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
8.30 |
Telemarketers |
6.85 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
6.77 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwestern Montana nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
21.26 |
Hydrologists |
15.09 |
Conservation Scientists |
8.72 |
Stonemasons |
8.26 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
6.58 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
6.55 |
Drafters, All Other |
6.36 |
Foresters |
6.11 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
5.86 |
Clergy |
5.75 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Montana nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
240.72 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
43.19 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
28.58 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
21.64 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
16.05 |
Conservation Scientists |
13.22 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
12.27 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
8.40 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
7.34 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
6.45 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Montana nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Wellhead Pumpers |
60.98 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
19.17 |
Gas Plant Operators |
16.98 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
16.92 |
Conservation Scientists |
16.79 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
13.89 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
11.54 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
9.11 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
8.15 |
Clergy |
5.98 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Dancers |
22.40 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
6.48 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
6.24 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
6.01 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
5.99 |
Musicians and Singers |
5.23 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
5.21 |
Actors |
5.18 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.97 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.64 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
11.85 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
9.61 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.04 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.02 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
6.51 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
6.00 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
5.92 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
5.14 |
Embalmers |
5.11 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
5.06 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Missouri nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
12.81 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
9.34 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
6.86 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.59 |
Conservation Scientists |
6.57 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators |
6.19 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
6.12 |
Order Clerks |
5.90 |
Music Directors and Composers |
5.42 |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
4.28 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.44 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.59 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
4.86 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.60 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
4.56 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
4.47 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.25 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.04 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
4.03 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
29.97 |
Log Graders and Scalers |
19.69 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
14.92 |
Gaming Managers |
14.58 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
14.44 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
12.35 |
Foresters |
10.56 |
Cooks, All Other |
8.59 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
7.47 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
7.32 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
26.75 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
26.52 |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders |
26.24 |
Log Graders and Scalers |
19.08 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
12.80 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
9.87 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
9.31 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
7.63 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
7.43 |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
7.34 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
9.91 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
9.73 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
7.96 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
7.81 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.59 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
6.41 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School |
5.93 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
5.91 |
Conservation Scientists |
5.44 |
Foresters |
5.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Upholsterers |
70.36 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
19.62 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
18.30 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
13.70 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
13.34 |
Psychiatric Aides |
13.12 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
10.62 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
9.48 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
7.70 |
Foresters |
7.65 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers |
39.94 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
25.12 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
21.47 |
Religious Workers, All Other |
10.24 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
10.02 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.49 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
5.71 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
5.68 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
5.55 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
5.53 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
41.59 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
14.63 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
11.68 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
7.01 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
6.61 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
6.26 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
5.91 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
5.90 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.70 |
Home Health Aides |
5.66 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Foresters |
38.92 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
18.04 |
Millwrights |
14.20 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
10.61 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
10.13 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
9.80 |
Curators |
9.13 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
7.21 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.67 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
6.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
20.52 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
9.11 |
Foresters |
8.89 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
7.92 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.88 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
6.81 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
6.74 |
Woodworkers, All Other |
5.98 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
5.87 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.82 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
12.10 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
9.42 |
Tool and Die Makers |
8.49 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.47 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.52 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
5.03 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.74 |
Industrial Engineers |
4.67 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers |
4.36 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.34 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
14.07 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
6.92 |
Occupational Therapy Aides |
6.08 |
Gaming Supervisors |
5.98 |
Gaming Dealers |
5.50 |
Court Reporters |
5.20 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.74 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.64 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors |
3.51 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Foresters |
11.77 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
6.60 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.46 |
Legislators |
6.37 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
6.00 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.65 |
Tool and Die Makers |
4.26 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
4.17 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
3.85 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
3.84 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Log Graders and Scalers |
21.78 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
15.78 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
12.99 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
11.11 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
9.78 |
Slot Supervisors |
9.44 |
Gaming Supervisors |
8.44 |
Foresters |
7.39 |
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other |
6.27 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
5.94 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Central Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary |
38.95 |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary |
36.53 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
18.97 |
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
16.77 |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
15.34 |
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary |
13.49 |
Graduate Teaching Assistants |
13.06 |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
11.54 |
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary |
11.26 |
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
9.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Proofreaders and Copy Markers |
18.08 |
History Teachers, Postsecondary |
7.80 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
7.54 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
6.89 |
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
6.26 |
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.34 |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.36 |
Mental Health Counselors |
3.99 |
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers |
3.96 |
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.95 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Massage Therapists |
9.21 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
8.95 |
Residential Advisors |
8.75 |
Library Technicians |
5.31 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
4.84 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.25 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
4.04 |
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
3.96 |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
3.49 |
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop |
3.41 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Lodging Managers |
10.48 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
7.22 |
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
6.53 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
6.34 |
Carpenters |
5.73 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
5.66 |
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval |
5.64 |
Postal Service Clerks |
5.13 |
Library Technicians |
4.65 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters |
4.58 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. Mary's County, Maryland nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aerospace Engineers |
33.83 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
32.74 |
Logisticians |
28.64 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
26.83 |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
24.41 |
Operations Research Analysts |
12.80 |
Engineers, All Other |
12.64 |
Financial Specialists, All Other |
10.92 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians |
8.44 |
Technical Writers |
7.87 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Garrett County, Maryland nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
11.04 |
Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
4.65 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
3.93 |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
3.66 |
Carpenters |
3.56 |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers |
2.79 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
2.67 |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
2.62 |
Construction Laborers |
2.57 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
2.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Upper Eastern Shore nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
24.34 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
13.69 |
Residential Advisors |
5.39 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
4.51 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.29 |
Family and General Practitioners |
3.81 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
3.57 |
Legislators |
3.39 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
3.38 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
3.32 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
9.96 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
9.49 |
Fish and Game Wardens |
6.75 |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
5.33 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.10 |
Electrical and Electronics Drafters |
4.96 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
4.63 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.61 |
Riggers |
4.60 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
4.21 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
39.68 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
10.68 |
Fish and Game Wardens |
9.90 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
7.88 |
Foresters |
6.88 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
6.85 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
6.39 |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
6.34 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
5.58 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
5.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Iberia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Riggers |
38.77 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
31.86 |
Commercial Divers |
30.47 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
22.83 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
21.36 |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
19.32 |
Ship Engineers |
19.13 |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
17.02 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
16.77 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
15.63 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Winnsboro nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
11.10 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
9.66 |
Gas Plant Operators |
9.42 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
9.10 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
6.64 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
6.38 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
5.80 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.79 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
5.39 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
5.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Natchitoches nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
32.90 |
Log Graders and Scalers |
25.21 |
Cooks, All Other |
22.66 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
9.75 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
9.53 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
9.19 |
Gaming Supervisors |
6.41 |
Foresters |
5.48 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
5.28 |
Legislators |
4.72 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hammond nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators |
9.29 |
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service |
6.88 |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
5.72 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
4.45 |
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other* |
4.29 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
3.59 |
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other* |
3.50 |
Personal Care Aides |
3.29 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
3.28 |
Counselors, All Other |
3.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining |
146.79 |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
121.91 |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
106.02 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
26.18 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
24.82 |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
20.55 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
15.63 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
14.88 |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
10.34 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
9.89 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
35.73 |
Budget Analysts |
9.10 |
Epidemiologists |
7.97 |
Bailiffs |
7.29 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
5.92 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
5.54 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
4.74 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
4.53 |
Gas Plant Operators |
4.28 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.08 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
10.67 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
9.03 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
8.96 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
8.19 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
7.24 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
7.21 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.49 |
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
4.97 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.80 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
4.61 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
73.86 |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
65.84 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
50.58 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
23.22 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
22.64 |
Ship Engineers |
18.58 |
Woodworkers, All Other |
17.29 |
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining |
16.24 |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
12.67 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |
9.71 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
12.67 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
11.79 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
10.77 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
10.62 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
9.69 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
9.10 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
8.94 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
8.77 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
8.06 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
6.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
13.20 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
10.68 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
9.04 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
8.04 |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
7.79 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
7.45 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.22 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
6.79 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.05 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
5.96 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
16.74 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
15.54 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
10.20 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
8.15 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
7.38 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.35 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
6.07 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
5.14 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
5.04 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.64 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
20.51 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
16.25 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
12.93 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
10.00 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
8.73 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
8.52 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
7.96 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
7.11 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
6.71 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
6.68 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
20.01 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
18.44 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
13.99 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
5.86 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
5.66 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
5.48 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
4.88 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
4.79 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.66 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
4.15 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
58.31 |
Furniture Finishers |
40.07 |
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining |
15.24 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
13.78 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay |
10.02 |
Tool and Die Makers |
8.16 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
7.40 |
Upholsterers |
7.40 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
7.40 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |
7.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
11.86 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
10.02 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.44 |
Tool and Die Makers |
8.10 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.10 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
7.30 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
6.13 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.89 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
5.54 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.27 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
15.22 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
14.28 |
Agricultural Engineers |
11.65 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
10.53 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.52 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
8.35 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.94 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.75 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.65 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
7.08 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Illinois nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
38.05 |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
37.04 |
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining |
25.53 |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
25.08 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
10.83 |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
9.93 |
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other |
8.50 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
7.77 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
7.64 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
7.14 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Wellhead Pumpers |
11.46 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.11 |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
6.79 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
6.04 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
5.33 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.13 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
4.97 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
4.93 |
Social Workers, All Other |
4.67 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.57 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
16.80 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
11.21 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
9.86 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.12 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
6.96 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
6.78 |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
6.66 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
6.33 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
6.06 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.87 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
26.00 |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
14.51 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
8.63 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
5.89 |
Power Plant Operators |
5.53 |
Private Detectives and Investigators |
5.34 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
4.71 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.68 |
Woodworkers, All Other |
4.66 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
4.65 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Idaho nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
50.10 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
31.89 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
14.57 |
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan |
9.53 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
9.24 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
8.50 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
8.20 |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
8.15 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
7.18 |
Conservation Scientists |
6.80 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southcentral Idaho nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
21.24 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
19.36 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
15.23 |
Stonemasons |
14.46 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
11.97 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
9.51 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
9.46 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
8.07 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
7.53 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.46 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Idaho nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
74.57 |
Foresters |
26.46 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
12.92 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
10.71 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
9.85 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
8.45 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
8.17 |
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate |
6.05 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.75 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
4.46 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Idaho nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
54.89 |
Foresters |
44.38 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
34.96 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
22.04 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
21.85 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
12.23 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
11.45 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
7.56 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
6.78 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.45 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hawaii / Maui / Kauai nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Dancers |
24.34 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
23.55 |
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants |
12.91 |
Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
11.21 |
Concierges |
10.48 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
9.42 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
8.93 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
7.78 |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
7.13 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists |
7.02 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Georgia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Log Graders and Scalers |
25.26 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
19.97 |
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers |
10.96 |
Embalmers |
8.76 |
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
8.34 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
7.11 |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
6.13 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.90 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
5.63 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
5.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
30.01 |
Embalmers |
8.93 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
8.38 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
8.02 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.85 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
5.47 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
4.89 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
4.62 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
4.59 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
4.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
23.60 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
17.21 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
15.15 |
Statistical Assistants |
13.40 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
9.95 |
Furniture Finishers |
7.96 |
Upholsterers |
5.87 |
Residential Advisors |
4.69 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.46 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.39 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Georgia nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
64.48 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
41.48 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
33.22 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
27.53 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
18.38 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
11.23 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
6.72 |
Pharmacy Aides |
5.65 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
5.31 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
5.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Florida nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farm Labor Contractors |
80.51 |
Motorboat Operators |
40.73 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
25.26 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
12.46 |
Fish and Game Wardens |
10.71 |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
5.85 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
5.59 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
5.33 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
5.15 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
4.98 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Florida nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
13.65 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
12.17 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
10.05 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
9.39 |
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers |
7.64 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
7.30 |
Foresters |
6.57 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
5.42 |
Fish and Game Wardens |
5.26 |
Power Plant Operators |
4.94 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Florida nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Inspectors |
20.96 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
18.59 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
13.11 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
12.94 |
Fish and Game Wardens |
10.31 |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
8.49 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
7.37 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
5.43 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
4.62 |
Environmental Engineers |
4.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sussex County, Delaware nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
56.13 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
9.99 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
9.47 |
Dietetic Technicians |
6.02 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.18 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
3.86 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other |
2.99 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
2.77 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
2.69 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
2.67 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Connecticut nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
17.04 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors |
7.09 |
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other* |
4.42 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.39 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
4.34 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand |
4.11 |
Personal Care Aides |
3.67 |
Health Educators |
3.53 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.49 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.20 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwestern Connecticut nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
11.09 |
Residential Advisors |
8.82 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.76 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.64 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
4.60 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
4.22 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
3.80 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
3.70 |
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers |
3.48 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Colorado nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
13.31 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
13.31 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
6.19 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
5.33 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
5.28 |
Legislators |
4.79 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
3.79 |
Tire Repairers and Changers |
3.61 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators |
3.52 |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
3.45 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Central Colorado nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders |
19.28 |
Concierges |
15.32 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
11.93 |
Tile and Marble Setters |
7.62 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
7.22 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
7.20 |
Massage Therapists |
7.10 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
6.62 |
Interior Designers |
5.58 |
Glaziers |
5.45 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Western Colorado nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining |
28.15 |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
25.33 |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
24.58 |
Gas Plant Operators |
19.63 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
16.45 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists |
16.32 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
13.13 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
10.07 |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
9.75 |
Bicycle Repairers |
8.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
14.71 |
Gas Plant Operators |
13.81 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
13.07 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
11.95 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
9.17 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
9.16 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
8.37 |
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
7.91 |
Legislators |
7.49 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.23 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
103.62 |
Foresters |
23.81 |
Stonemasons |
12.10 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
9.19 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
8.47 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
8.18 |
Conservation Scientists |
7.74 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
6.57 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
6.49 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators |
5.53 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Valley Region of California nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
64.77 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
36.04 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
20.82 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
15.65 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
11.50 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
11.08 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.45 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
8.35 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
8.06 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
7.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
77.41 |
Fallers |
30.26 |
Foresters |
21.52 |
Gaming Managers |
16.12 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
15.62 |
Rock Splitters, Quarry |
13.73 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
9.86 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
8.53 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
8.52 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
8.52 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eastern Sierra Region of California nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
63.14 |
Lodging Managers |
18.09 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
12.26 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
10.41 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
7.58 |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
6.37 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
4.79 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
3.79 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
3.78 |
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers |
3.09 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
36.07 |
Foresters |
11.27 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
9.81 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
9.05 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
6.25 |
Firefighters |
6.07 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
5.52 |
Pharmacy Aides |
5.45 |
Legislators |
5.14 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
4.88 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
9.61 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
6.49 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
5.58 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
5.28 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
5.27 |
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers |
5.26 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
5.15 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.94 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
4.69 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
3.83 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fallers |
46.86 |
Log Graders and Scalers |
32.39 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
23.88 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
23.25 |
Woodworkers, All Other |
18.70 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
14.84 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
10.84 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
9.44 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
9.05 |
Foresters |
8.97 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
25.41 |
Embalmers |
9.52 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
7.69 |
Painters, Transportation Equipment |
7.22 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
6.73 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.46 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
6.43 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.30 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.72 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
5.66 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Central Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
21.31 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
18.34 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
17.28 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
10.39 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
8.91 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
8.85 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
5.28 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
4.84 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
4.36 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.29 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Arizona nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
37.79 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
27.60 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
10.43 |
Chemical Technicians |
8.85 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
8.42 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
7.92 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
6.82 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
5.33 |
Animal Control Workers |
5.20 |
Compliance Officers |
5.07 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Arizona nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
35.97 |
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers |
6.09 |
Firefighters |
5.96 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
5.14 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
5.06 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
4.94 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
4.83 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
4.63 |
Animal Control Workers |
4.20 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Railbelt / Southwest Alaska nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mining Machine Operators, All Other |
44.87 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
36.10 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
29.38 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
21.62 |
Ship Engineers |
19.79 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
19.62 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
19.31 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
17.22 |
Commercial Pilots |
16.55 |
Power Plant Operators |
16.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Alaska nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
49.36 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
47.42 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
47.26 |
Ship Engineers |
46.11 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
27.70 |
Commercial Pilots |
19.26 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
16.86 |
Transportation Workers, All Other |
13.22 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
12.92 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
8.65 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
56.85 |
Commercial Pilots |
26.48 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
25.85 |
Transportation Inspectors |
24.54 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
21.30 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
20.09 |
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers |
14.75 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
11.22 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
9.23 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
6.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
35.00 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
13.86 |
Avionics Technicians |
12.35 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
11.06 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
9.88 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
9.11 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.13 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
5.95 |
Foresters |
5.88 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
5.46 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
54.88 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
41.32 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
40.59 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
21.44 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
17.20 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
13.06 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
10.36 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
8.40 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
8.18 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
8.18 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
22.95 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
20.90 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
13.65 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
13.40 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
10.40 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
10.01 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
7.39 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
7.00 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
6.74 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.69 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Worcester, MA-CT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
8.39 |
Materials Engineers |
5.61 |
Recreational Therapists |
4.75 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators |
4.74 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
4.24 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.10 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
4.05 |
Biological Technicians |
3.97 |
Semiconductor Processors |
3.94 |
Mental Health Counselors |
3.83 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Waterbury, CT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tool and Die Makers |
11.14 |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists |
5.09 |
Mental Health Counselors |
5.02 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
4.81 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
4.81 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.56 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.50 |
Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
4.07 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.02 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School |
3.82 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
14.85 |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |
10.96 |
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers |
6.92 |
Environmental Engineers |
6.92 |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
6.80 |
Medical Equipment Repairers |
4.41 |
Electrical Engineers |
3.95 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
3.71 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
3.57 |
Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
3.32 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Springfield, MA-CT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Psychiatric Technicians |
6.60 |
Internists, General |
4.91 |
Pediatricians, General |
4.18 |
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators |
4.05 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
4.02 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
3.82 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.73 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.67 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
3.65 |
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.61 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rochester-Dover, NH-ME, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
18.31 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
8.43 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
7.31 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators |
6.68 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
4.63 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
3.77 |
Counselors, All Other |
3.56 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
3.20 |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
3.19 |
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer |
2.99 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers |
8.87 |
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic |
7.35 |
Watch Repairers |
6.98 |
Life Scientists, All Other |
6.77 |
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.71 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.50 |
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic |
4.08 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.97 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.94 |
Sewers, Hand |
3.82 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Portsmouth, NH-ME, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
18.41 |
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
10.19 |
Engineers, All Other |
7.87 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* |
6.20 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
5.56 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
5.20 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.99 |
Data Entry Keyers |
4.71 |
Compliance Officers |
4.49 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
4.41 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Psychiatric Aides |
9.58 |
Actuaries |
7.82 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
6.96 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.22 |
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners |
4.79 |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
4.38 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.80 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
3.53 |
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture |
3.47 |
Statistical Assistants |
3.39 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pittsfield, MA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
9.39 |
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants |
8.04 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
6.15 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
6.03 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.81 |
Internists, General |
5.08 |
Skincare Specialists |
5.03 |
Glaziers |
4.19 |
Mental Health Counselors |
4.01 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
3.82 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Peabody, MA NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers |
12.45 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
6.93 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
4.79 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.67 |
Recreational Therapists |
4.48 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
4.42 |
Skincare Specialists |
4.24 |
Concierges |
3.85 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
3.63 |
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
3.62 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Norwich-New London, CT-RI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.61 |
Technical Writers |
5.58 |
Emergency Management Directors |
4.78 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
4.77 |
Residential Advisors |
3.77 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials |
3.50 |
Recreational Therapists |
3.40 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
3.17 |
Private Detectives and Investigators |
3.15 |
Musicians and Singers |
2.94 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Haven, CT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.72 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.52 |
Psychologists, All Other |
5.03 |
Natural Sciences Managers |
4.35 |
Residential Advisors |
4.30 |
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.01 |
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
3.98 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
3.84 |
Shampooers |
3.60 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
3.41 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Bedford, MA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sewing Machine Operators |
14.11 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
9.82 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
9.45 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
7.55 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.00 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.31 |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
5.31 |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
5.11 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
4.75 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
4.36 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
17.21 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
14.39 |
Mechanical Door Repairers |
6.83 |
Engineers, All Other |
5.65 |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
5.27 |
Personal Financial Advisors |
5.18 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
4.95 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
4.39 |
Software Developers, Applications |
4.26 |
Counselors, All Other |
4.15 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Manchester, NH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
5.90 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
4.92 |
Residential Advisors |
4.90 |
Crossing Guards |
4.55 |
Drafters, All Other |
4.40 |
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
4.13 |
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers |
4.10 |
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other* |
3.79 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
3.74 |
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.27 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Materials Scientists |
15.26 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
9.47 |
Sales Engineers |
9.37 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
7.95 |
Software Developers, Systems Software |
7.83 |
Chemical Engineers |
5.76 |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
5.69 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians |
5.56 |
Materials Engineers |
5.50 |
Stonemasons |
5.20 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lewiston-Auburn, ME, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
22.33 |
Telemarketers |
5.96 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
5.67 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.06 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
3.85 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.54 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
3.41 |
Loan Interviewers and Clerks |
3.13 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
2.82 |
Parts Salespersons |
2.77 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Furniture Finishers |
8.80 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.07 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.89 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.56 |
Dietetic Technicians |
6.08 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
5.92 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.76 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
5.53 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
4.99 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
4.82 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
11.65 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
7.50 |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
4.04 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
3.98 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
3.40 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
3.27 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
3.20 |
Environmental Engineers |
3.07 |
Occupational Therapists |
2.98 |
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks |
2.93 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Animal Control Workers |
4.97 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
4.81 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
4.20 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.90 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
3.80 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
3.61 |
Drafters, All Other |
3.53 |
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators |
3.38 |
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program |
3.37 |
Mental Health Counselors |
2.95 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Actuaries |
7.85 |
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
7.30 |
Insurance Underwriters |
5.94 |
Aerospace Engineers |
5.91 |
Epidemiologists |
5.63 |
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.89 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.92 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.76 |
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators |
3.62 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.60 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Framingham, MA NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Software Developers, Systems Software |
7.80 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
7.16 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
6.97 |
Chemical Engineers |
6.29 |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
6.03 |
Technical Writers |
5.99 |
Software Developers, Applications |
5.81 |
Stonemasons |
5.71 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
4.58 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
4.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Danbury, CT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
6.67 |
Surgeons |
6.20 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.10 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
3.06 |
Credit Analysts |
3.05 |
Dental Hygienists |
2.83 |
Physical Therapists |
2.74 |
Advertising Sales Agents |
2.48 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
2.42 |
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians* |
2.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Burlington-South Burlington, VT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Compliance Officers |
5.96 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
5.37 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
4.99 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.65 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.10 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
4.01 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
3.43 |
Pediatricians, General |
3.43 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
3.22 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fence Erectors |
7.11 |
Stonemasons |
6.58 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
5.35 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
4.87 |
Internists, General |
4.23 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
4.16 |
Pediatricians, General |
3.88 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
3.75 |
Social Workers, All Other |
3.69 |
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.57 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Brokerage Clerks |
7.89 |
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents |
5.95 |
Choreographers |
5.04 |
Survey Researchers |
4.77 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
4.71 |
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators |
4.26 |
Marketing Managers |
4.26 |
Financial Analysts |
4.02 |
Athletic Trainers |
3.57 |
Credit Analysts |
3.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Microbiologists |
6.63 |
Social Science Research Assistants |
6.62 |
Psychiatric Technicians |
6.04 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
5.70 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
5.66 |
Astronomers |
5.22 |
Epidemiologists |
5.17 |
Biological Technicians |
4.98 |
Biomedical Engineers |
4.66 |
Law Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.54 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Microbiologists |
4.89 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
4.79 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
4.73 |
Social Science Research Assistants |
4.62 |
Psychiatric Technicians |
4.45 |
Biomedical Engineers |
4.31 |
Biological Technicians |
3.95 |
Epidemiologists |
3.66 |
Astronomers |
3.59 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
3.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Barnstable Town, MA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
29.46 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
20.64 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
17.53 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
9.53 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
8.37 |
Residential Advisors |
7.49 |
Ship Engineers |
7.19 |
Medical Appliance Technicians |
5.99 |
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
4.89 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
4.39 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bangor, ME, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
8.70 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
7.22 |
Psychiatric Aides |
5.65 |
Millwrights |
4.76 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
3.92 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
3.65 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
3.64 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.56 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
3.48 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
3.41 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Yuma, AZ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
73.13 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
39.97 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
17.48 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
14.49 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
12.23 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
10.57 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
8.95 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.27 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
5.43 |
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers |
4.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Yuba City, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
17.94 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
9.36 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
9.24 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
6.28 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.17 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
5.85 |
Surveyors |
5.67 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
4.33 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
3.59 |
Interpreters and Translators |
3.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
10.69 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
8.99 |
Private Detectives and Investigators |
8.73 |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
8.46 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
7.86 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
5.56 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
5.54 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.13 |
Tool and Die Makers |
5.05 |
Telemarketers |
4.72 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in York-Hanover, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Drafters, All Other |
5.26 |
Procurement Clerks |
4.47 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.28 |
Mechanical Drafters |
4.25 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.14 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters |
4.01 |
Furniture Finishers |
3.84 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
3.72 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
3.41 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.29 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Yauco, PR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
32.64 |
Pharmacy Aides |
18.93 |
Bakers |
10.99 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
9.41 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
5.96 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
5.60 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters |
5.28 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
4.46 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
3.41 |
Food Preparation Workers |
3.05 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Yakima, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
62.49 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
26.18 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
15.29 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
13.04 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
12.15 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
9.16 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
7.04 |
Cooks, All Other |
6.10 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.94 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
5.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Winston-Salem, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.19 |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
7.17 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.70 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
5.21 |
Real Estate Brokers |
5.12 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.94 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.04 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School |
3.70 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
3.56 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
3.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Winchester, VA-WV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
5.80 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.83 |
Residential Advisors |
4.41 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.17 |
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers |
3.90 |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
3.90 |
Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
3.16 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.12 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers |
3.06 |
Surgeons |
2.80 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wilmington, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.16 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
8.08 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
7.06 |
Floor Sanders and Finishers |
6.16 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
5.33 |
Chemical Engineers |
5.12 |
Real Estate Brokers |
3.99 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
3.69 |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
3.50 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
3.46 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders |
13.03 |
Chemists |
11.17 |
Chemical Engineers |
9.40 |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
8.41 |
Credit Analysts |
6.73 |
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers |
6.68 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
6.47 |
Shampooers |
6.26 |
Materials Scientists |
5.59 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
5.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Williamsport, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
12.55 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
10.23 |
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers |
7.16 |
Funeral Attendants |
4.62 |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
4.43 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters |
4.19 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
3.38 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
3.18 |
Residential Advisors |
3.17 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
2.90 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wichita Falls, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Wellhead Pumpers |
20.05 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
12.07 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
10.06 |
Barbers |
9.93 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
8.98 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
7.47 |
Counselors, All Other |
5.97 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
5.57 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
5.42 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators |
3.63 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wichita, KS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Avionics Technicians |
19.08 |
Aerospace Engineers |
16.50 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
12.67 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.08 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
5.10 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
3.92 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.91 |
Tool and Die Makers |
3.61 |
Data Entry Keyers |
3.61 |
Choreographers |
3.48 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wheeling, WV-OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
117.32 |
Animal Trainers |
9.78 |
Funeral Attendants |
6.01 |
Legislators |
4.25 |
Roofers |
4.20 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
3.68 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
3.15 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
3.12 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
3.00 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
2.97 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants |
6.06 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
5.95 |
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other |
4.90 |
Psychiatric Aides |
3.89 |
Personal Financial Advisors |
3.34 |
Skincare Specialists |
3.28 |
Landscape Architects |
3.12 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
3.11 |
Real Estate Sales Agents |
3.10 |
Shampooers |
3.10 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
41.18 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
14.75 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
13.33 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
11.67 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
11.36 |
Cooks, All Other |
10.39 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.51 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand |
5.53 |
Biological Technicians |
4.27 |
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop |
3.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Wausau, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
14.47 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
11.11 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
10.27 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.30 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers |
5.93 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.70 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.61 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.19 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
4.73 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
4.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Production Workers, All Other* |
7.29 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.74 |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |
6.49 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
5.25 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
5.22 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
5.00 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.57 |
Tool and Die Makers |
4.26 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.98 |
Industrial Engineers |
3.64 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Political Scientists |
30.40 |
Economists |
13.66 |
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other |
11.52 |
Artists and Related Workers, All Other |
10.82 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
9.63 |
Astronomers |
8.28 |
Geographers |
7.62 |
Statisticians |
7.26 |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
6.77 |
Radio Operators |
6.50 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Political Scientists |
37.25 |
Economists |
16.43 |
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other |
14.16 |
Artists and Related Workers, All Other |
11.94 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
11.01 |
Astronomers |
9.65 |
Geographers |
9.33 |
Radio Operators |
8.02 |
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
7.61 |
Statisticians |
7.14 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Commercial and Industrial Designers |
10.18 |
Mechanical Engineers |
8.89 |
Tool and Die Makers |
6.48 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
5.44 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
5.41 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
5.30 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.05 |
Industrial Engineers |
4.67 |
Bicycle Repairers |
4.56 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.29 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Warner Robins, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
34.90 |
Logisticians |
24.89 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
23.69 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
19.54 |
Procurement Clerks |
10.44 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
9.93 |
Business Operations Specialists, All Other* |
5.64 |
Financial Specialists, All Other |
4.44 |
Information and Record Clerks, All Other |
4.18 |
Computer Occupations, All Other* |
4.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Waco, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
8.78 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
8.29 |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
6.08 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers |
5.52 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
5.38 |
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other |
4.07 |
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.78 |
Painters, Transportation Equipment |
3.76 |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
3.34 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
3.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Visalia-Porterville, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
90.51 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
37.74 |
Farm Labor Contractors |
32.43 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
18.64 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
15.52 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
14.74 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
9.27 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
8.29 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.75 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
7.48 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ship Engineers |
24.79 |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
15.82 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
14.20 |
Riggers |
11.84 |
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic |
9.84 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
8.79 |
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment |
5.81 |
Broadcast News Analysts |
5.39 |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
4.97 |
Commercial Divers |
4.95 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
26.54 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
15.79 |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders |
15.79 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
9.55 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
7.99 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
7.76 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
7.49 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
6.26 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.21 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand |
6.08 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Victoria, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
44.68 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
25.44 |
Riggers |
13.94 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
12.94 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
7.68 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
7.37 |
Chemical Engineers |
7.30 |
Helpers--Electricians |
6.91 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
5.02 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
4.25 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Commercial Divers |
13.61 |
Pipelayers |
5.75 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
5.39 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
5.12 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
4.90 |
Judicial Law Clerks |
4.54 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
4.50 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
4.35 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
3.87 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.62 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Valdosta, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
10.53 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
5.92 |
Helpers--Electricians |
5.87 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
4.10 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.00 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
3.99 |
Pest Control Workers |
3.93 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials |
3.91 |
Funeral Attendants |
3.47 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Utica-Rome, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
13.80 |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary |
6.28 |
Word Processors and Typists |
5.54 |
Legislators |
4.82 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
4.78 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
4.65 |
Recreational Therapists |
4.39 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
3.90 |
Musicians and Singers |
3.78 |
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tyler, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
12.83 |
Therapists, All Other* |
10.32 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
8.57 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
7.83 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
5.99 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials |
5.59 |
Athletic Trainers |
5.03 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
4.76 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers |
4.75 |
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants |
4.25 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tuscaloosa, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
11.98 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
10.20 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.54 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
7.11 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
6.46 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
6.27 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
5.69 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
5.26 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
5.19 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.63 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tulsa, OK, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Wellhead Pumpers |
8.22 |
Petroleum Engineers |
8.00 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.98 |
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons |
6.02 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
5.72 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
5.11 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
4.49 |
Boilermakers |
4.06 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
4.04 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
3.99 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tucson, AZ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Astronomers |
22.50 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists |
13.64 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
10.62 |
Hydrologists |
6.82 |
Forensic Science Technicians |
4.70 |
Electrical Engineers |
4.16 |
Real Estate Brokers |
3.69 |
Interpreters and Translators |
3.33 |
Tapers |
3.21 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
3.21 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Trenton-Ewing, NJ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other |
20.99 |
Word Processors and Typists |
9.50 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
8.24 |
Marriage and Family Therapists |
8.08 |
Historians |
7.39 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
6.04 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
6.02 |
Hydrologists |
4.77 |
Natural Sciences Managers |
4.72 |
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists |
4.59 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Topeka, KS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Psychiatric Aides |
6.65 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
4.51 |
Desktop Publishers |
4.31 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
3.98 |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
3.94 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
3.59 |
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service |
3.48 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
3.39 |
Forensic Science Technicians |
3.34 |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
3.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Toledo, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Etchers and Engravers |
12.26 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
7.26 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.63 |
Tool and Die Makers |
5.56 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.21 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
5.13 |
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.09 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.49 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
3.41 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
3.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Texarkana-Texarkana, TX-AR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
26.96 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
10.24 |
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other |
7.09 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
5.96 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
4.93 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
4.92 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
3.85 |
Personal Care Aides |
3.72 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.31 |
Procurement Clerks |
3.29 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Terre Haute, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Health Educators |
7.33 |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary |
6.74 |
Foresters |
6.66 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.89 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
5.76 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
5.51 |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.12 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
4.15 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
3.73 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
3.56 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
4.74 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
3.67 |
Motorboat Operators |
3.56 |
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other |
3.28 |
Ship Engineers |
3.24 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
3.24 |
Psychologists, All Other |
2.83 |
Watch Repairers |
2.78 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
2.75 |
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other |
2.59 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tallahassee, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forensic Science Technicians |
12.49 |
Psychiatric Technicians |
10.92 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
10.51 |
Fish and Game Wardens |
9.69 |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
8.53 |
Operations Research Analysts |
7.39 |
Management Analysts |
7.14 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
7.01 |
Photographers |
6.68 |
Compliance Officers |
5.55 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
7.86 |
Tapers |
7.61 |
Psychologists, All Other |
6.27 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |
5.13 |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders |
4.56 |
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers |
3.97 |
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop |
3.74 |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |
3.54 |
Gaming Dealers |
3.48 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
3.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Syracuse, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.51 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
4.44 |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers |
4.28 |
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.27 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
4.17 |
Religious Workers, All Other |
3.97 |
Word Processors and Typists |
3.85 |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
3.69 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
3.40 |
Social Workers, All Other |
3.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sumter, SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
10.59 |
Team Assemblers |
4.60 |
Machinists |
3.71 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
3.28 |
Chemical Technicians |
2.85 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand |
2.55 |
Childcare Workers |
2.51 |
Roofers |
2.46 |
New Accounts Clerks |
2.43 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
2.36 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Stockton, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
32.93 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
14.03 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
7.20 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.04 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
4.82 |
Transportation Inspectors |
4.64 |
Fence Erectors |
4.55 |
Stonemasons |
4.38 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
4.36 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
4.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
12.92 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
8.85 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.51 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
5.27 |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
4.89 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators |
4.65 |
Photographers |
3.59 |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
3.47 |
Respiratory Therapists |
3.36 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.32 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in State College, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Psychiatrists |
3.75 |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
3.35 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.33 |
Library Assistants, Clerical |
2.79 |
Office Clerks, General |
2.70 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
2.65 |
Radio and Television Announcers |
2.47 |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
2.43 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
2.42 |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
2.29 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Springfield, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.52 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.10 |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
5.08 |
Tool and Die Makers |
3.71 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.27 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
3.15 |
Machinists |
2.88 |
Painters, Transportation Equipment |
2.87 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
2.83 |
Library Assistants, Clerical |
2.82 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Springfield, MO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Telemarketers |
5.75 |
Craft Artists |
5.73 |
Emergency Management Directors |
4.94 |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
3.84 |
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture |
3.59 |
Medical Appliance Technicians |
3.42 |
Motorcycle Mechanics |
3.21 |
Order Clerks |
2.77 |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
2.69 |
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists |
2.59 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Springfield, IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers |
22.23 |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
7.77 |
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other* |
7.07 |
Forensic Science Technicians |
6.32 |
Internists, General |
6.26 |
Chief Executives |
4.90 |
Social Workers, All Other |
4.24 |
Pediatricians, General |
4.22 |
Administrative Services Managers |
3.93 |
Actuaries |
3.48 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Spokane, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
6.52 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
4.45 |
Pharmacy Aides |
4.15 |
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.01 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
3.50 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
3.49 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
3.46 |
Telemarketers |
3.39 |
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.21 |
Massage Therapists |
3.09 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Spartanburg, SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
30.60 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
12.45 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
12.07 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
10.63 |
Team Assemblers |
6.85 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
6.79 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
5.96 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.70 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
5.10 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
9.92 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.66 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
6.82 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.64 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
5.56 |
Residential Advisors |
5.15 |
Traffic Technicians |
4.94 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.40 |
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.31 |
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.18 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sioux Falls, SD, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Correspondence Clerks |
21.09 |
Residential Advisors |
11.92 |
Loan Interviewers and Clerks |
6.08 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
5.52 |
Orthotists and Prosthetists |
4.64 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
4.54 |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
4.42 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
4.38 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
4.34 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
11.79 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
10.64 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.84 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
5.23 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.13 |
Drafters, All Other |
5.12 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
4.84 |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
4.79 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.76 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.73 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
12.67 |
Slot Supervisors |
12.63 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
12.14 |
Gaming Supervisors |
9.39 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
8.68 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
8.40 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
8.31 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
7.82 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
7.70 |
Gaming Dealers |
7.25 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sherman-Denison, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
8.45 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
7.19 |
Helpers--Electricians |
4.80 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.66 |
Millwrights |
4.04 |
Pipelayers |
3.63 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
3.59 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
2.99 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
2.76 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
2.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sheboygan, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
18.26 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
16.24 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
13.76 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.33 |
Music Directors and Composers |
5.75 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.24 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
5.02 |
Food Batchmakers |
4.78 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
4.58 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
14.35 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
12.79 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
7.79 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
6.85 |
Tile and Marble Setters |
4.73 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
4.51 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
3.96 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
3.79 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
3.68 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
3.67 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aerospace Engineers |
7.32 |
Multimedia Artists and Animators |
5.98 |
Avionics Technicians |
5.54 |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
4.89 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
4.72 |
Software Developers, Applications |
4.41 |
Ship Engineers |
4.29 |
Logisticians |
4.05 |
Tapers |
4.02 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
3.72 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aerospace Engineers |
8.64 |
Multimedia Artists and Animators |
6.98 |
Avionics Technicians |
6.43 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
5.39 |
Software Developers, Applications |
5.17 |
Ship Engineers |
5.04 |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
5.01 |
Logisticians |
4.53 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
4.26 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
3.95 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rock Splitters, Quarry |
10.24 |
Residential Advisors |
3.83 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
3.61 |
Mental Health Counselors |
3.50 |
Legislators |
3.25 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.05 |
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary |
2.95 |
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary |
2.77 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
2.75 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
2.64 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Savannah, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
6.64 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
5.91 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
5.78 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.92 |
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers |
3.52 |
Lodging Managers |
3.42 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
3.21 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
2.94 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
2.92 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
2.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Psychiatric Technicians |
11.69 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
11.39 |
Biomedical Engineers |
7.38 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
6.52 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
6.12 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
5.71 |
Medical Appliance Technicians |
5.00 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
4.59 |
Parking Enforcement Workers |
4.48 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
3.96 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Fe, NM, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Museum Technicians and Conservators |
11.89 |
Hydrologists |
10.41 |
Curators |
7.76 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
6.41 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
6.40 |
Personal Care Aides |
5.50 |
Financial Specialists, All Other |
5.39 |
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers |
5.37 |
Helpers--Roofers |
5.21 |
Psychiatrists |
5.04 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
9.26 |
Bicycle Repairers |
8.08 |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles |
6.55 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
5.12 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
4.83 |
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors |
4.26 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
3.80 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
3.60 |
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators |
3.22 |
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop |
3.17 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
17.21 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
6.19 |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
6.14 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
5.02 |
Marriage and Family Therapists |
4.85 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
4.60 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
4.31 |
Parking Enforcement Workers |
4.23 |
Musicians and Singers |
3.85 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
3.77 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sewers, Hand |
3.76 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
3.52 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
3.45 |
Fashion Designers |
3.28 |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
3.26 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
3.17 |
Tapers |
3.13 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
3.12 |
Biomedical Engineers |
3.09 |
Choreographers |
3.00 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
39.06 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
13.69 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
9.65 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
8.38 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.19 |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other |
6.19 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
6.09 |
Lodging Managers |
4.90 |
Meter Readers, Utilities |
4.58 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
4.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo, PR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Radio Operators |
27.30 |
Bailiffs |
11.79 |
Word Processors and Typists |
9.84 |
Pharmacy Aides |
6.33 |
Statistical Assistants |
5.14 |
Couriers and Messengers |
4.98 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
4.88 |
Security Guards |
4.44 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |
4.34 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives |
4.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
16.59 |
Semiconductor Processors |
11.10 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
9.66 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
9.60 |
Software Developers, Systems Software |
9.13 |
Sales Engineers |
8.67 |
Materials Scientists |
7.32 |
Software Developers, Applications |
7.16 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
6.90 |
Choreographers |
5.54 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San German-Cabo Rojo, PR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sewing Machine Operators |
60.57 |
Pharmacy Aides |
24.05 |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
11.79 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
5.28 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
5.19 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
5.10 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
4.34 |
Construction Laborers |
4.08 |
Bakers |
3.44 |
Librarians |
2.66 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sociologists |
7.36 |
Microbiologists |
7.25 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
6.23 |
Choreographers |
6.18 |
Multimedia Artists and Animators |
5.94 |
Flight Attendants |
5.71 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
5.32 |
Set and Exhibit Designers |
5.20 |
Biomedical Engineers |
4.85 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
4.53 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sociologists |
6.20 |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
5.10 |
Microbiologists |
4.67 |
Choreographers |
4.65 |
Pile-Driver Operators |
4.61 |
Multimedia Artists and Animators |
4.51 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
4.45 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
4.15 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
3.94 |
Set and Exhibit Designers |
3.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sandusky, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
26.13 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
14.44 |
Tool and Die Makers |
5.88 |
Funeral Attendants |
5.02 |
Team Assemblers |
3.73 |
Lodging Managers |
3.72 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.48 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
3.38 |
Machinists |
3.04 |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
3.00 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
7.05 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
7.02 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
5.98 |
Microbiologists |
5.13 |
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators |
4.50 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
4.04 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
3.97 |
Natural Sciences Managers |
3.77 |
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic |
3.74 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
3.68 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers |
4.36 |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
3.77 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
3.54 |
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists |
3.45 |
Anesthesiologists |
3.33 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
3.28 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
2.72 |
Credit Counselors |
2.71 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
2.62 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
2.56 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in San Angelo, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Wellhead Pumpers |
21.85 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
12.85 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
7.39 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
6.94 |
Counselors, All Other |
6.62 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
3.61 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
3.55 |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
3.12 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
3.11 |
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
3.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Salt Lake City, UT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Travel Guides |
8.82 |
Medical Appliance Technicians |
8.72 |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
6.14 |
Biomedical Engineers |
5.36 |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
4.79 |
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |
4.05 |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
3.70 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.68 |
Flight Attendants |
3.48 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
3.45 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Salisbury, MD, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary |
14.01 |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
12.66 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
7.96 |
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
6.30 |
Court Reporters |
5.20 |
History Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.82 |
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.67 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
4.59 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.58 |
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Salinas, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farm Labor Contractors |
86.37 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
85.55 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
33.31 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
31.90 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
28.10 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
10.79 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
9.98 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
6.02 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.70 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
5.68 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Salem, OR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Workers, All Other |
35.72 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
18.15 |
Clergy |
10.21 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
9.45 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
7.84 |
Economists |
7.69 |
Pile-Driver Operators |
7.25 |
Foresters |
6.06 |
Statisticians |
5.71 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
5.68 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. Louis, MO-IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Museum Technicians and Conservators |
6.16 |
Boilermakers |
5.98 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.36 |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
3.32 |
Gaming Managers |
2.94 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
2.92 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
2.91 |
Carpet Installers |
2.91 |
Brokerage Clerks |
2.37 |
Public Address System and Other Announcers |
2.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. Joseph, MO-KS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
6.48 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.17 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
5.07 |
Insurance Underwriters |
5.01 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
3.91 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
3.65 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
3.64 |
Chemists |
3.57 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
3.47 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
2.87 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. George, UT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
12.25 |
Residential Advisors |
6.74 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
4.24 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
4.19 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
3.85 |
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance |
3.62 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
3.49 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
3.43 |
Real Estate Brokers |
3.31 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
3.20 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in St. Cloud, MN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
15.06 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
7.94 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.12 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.87 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
4.63 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
4.05 |
Telemarketers |
4.04 |
Mechanical Door Repairers |
3.95 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.92 |
New Accounts Clerks |
3.85 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
21.59 |
Respiratory Therapists |
3.32 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
3.20 |
Funeral Attendants |
2.88 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
2.59 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
2.41 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
2.33 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
2.28 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
2.24 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
2.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
5.79 |
Sociologists |
5.40 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
4.48 |
Hydrologists |
4.37 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists |
4.28 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
4.28 |
Tapers |
4.27 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
3.85 |
Operations Research Analysts |
3.42 |
Conservation Scientists |
3.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rome, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
26.39 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
22.27 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers |
6.49 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
6.15 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.45 |
Family and General Practitioners |
3.85 |
Administrative Services Managers |
3.64 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
3.34 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.27 |
Interpreters and Translators |
3.07 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rocky Mount, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.69 |
Funeral Attendants |
5.09 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
3.97 |
New Accounts Clerks |
3.85 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School |
3.65 |
Team Assemblers |
3.43 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials |
3.35 |
Upholsterers |
3.21 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
2.75 |
Pipelayers |
2.74 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rockford, IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tool and Die Makers |
8.67 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.66 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.42 |
Machinists |
6.65 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.39 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.35 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.17 |
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
5.03 |
Team Assemblers |
4.52 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
4.51 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rochester, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists |
6.41 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
5.72 |
Clergy |
4.37 |
Historians |
4.17 |
Music Directors and Composers |
3.97 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
3.78 |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
3.43 |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other |
3.36 |
Sewers, Hand |
3.35 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
3.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rochester, MN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Medical Equipment Preparers |
18.85 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
10.86 |
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other* |
9.83 |
Medical Equipment Repairers |
8.85 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
7.34 |
Psychologists, All Other |
5.08 |
Medical Secretaries |
4.96 |
Internists, General |
4.21 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.20 |
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other |
4.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Roanoke, VA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Funeral Attendants |
4.16 |
Correspondence Clerks |
3.93 |
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers |
3.20 |
Mental Health Counselors |
2.83 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
2.80 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers |
2.77 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
2.68 |
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other* |
2.58 |
Upholsterers |
2.43 |
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other |
2.41 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
7.76 |
Tapers |
4.69 |
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons |
4.45 |
Slot Supervisors |
4.33 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
3.86 |
Gaming Dealers |
3.61 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
3.33 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators |
3.19 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
2.99 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
2.98 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Richmond, VA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Psychiatric Technicians |
3.99 |
Financial Examiners |
3.99 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
3.97 |
Private Detectives and Investigators |
3.94 |
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors |
3.94 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
3.76 |
Mental Health Counselors |
3.73 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
3.10 |
Emergency Management Directors |
3.00 |
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary |
2.93 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Reno-Sparks, NV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
23.59 |
Gaming Supervisors |
17.47 |
Gaming Managers |
16.59 |
Gaming Dealers |
15.60 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
14.87 |
Slot Supervisors |
11.99 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
11.58 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
11.20 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
9.98 |
Animal Trainers |
9.38 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Redding, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
20.98 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
18.23 |
Foresters |
8.30 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
6.19 |
Power Plant Operators |
4.09 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
4.07 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
4.05 |
Surveyors |
3.15 |
Pest Control Workers |
3.13 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
3.08 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Reading, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
10.44 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
6.39 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.76 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
4.15 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.81 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.65 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.09 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.04 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
2.86 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
2.79 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Rapid City, SD, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Etchers and Engravers |
14.52 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
13.40 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
8.17 |
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers |
7.75 |
Residential Advisors |
7.74 |
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers |
7.60 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
5.62 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
5.36 |
Motorcycle Mechanics |
5.26 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
4.75 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Raleigh-Cary, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Real Estate Brokers |
5.63 |
Environmental Engineering Technicians |
5.56 |
Materials Scientists |
4.59 |
Life Scientists, All Other |
4.52 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
3.99 |
Forensic Science Technicians |
3.83 |
Microbiologists |
3.74 |
Helpers--Electricians |
3.51 |
Technical Writers |
3.36 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Racine, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
7.19 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
5.65 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.29 |
Tool and Die Makers |
3.93 |
Team Assemblers |
3.88 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.78 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
3.51 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.41 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
3.41 |
Machinists |
3.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Punta Gorda, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
11.26 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
6.07 |
Pest Control Workers |
5.95 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologists |
5.76 |
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate |
5.39 |
Couriers and Messengers |
4.93 |
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators |
3.51 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* |
3.49 |
Roofers |
3.10 |
Physical Therapists |
2.90 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pueblo, CO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Dietetic Technicians |
7.22 |
Curators |
6.88 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
6.04 |
Telemarketers |
5.58 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
5.31 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
4.68 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
4.45 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
4.34 |
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.97 |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
3.87 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Provo-Orem, UT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Helpers--Roofers |
5.88 |
Dancers |
5.83 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
5.80 |
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators |
5.58 |
Telemarketers |
4.87 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
4.54 |
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.44 |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.14 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
4.13 |
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
4.06 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Prescott, AZ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
8.42 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
6.30 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
4.74 |
Chiropractors |
4.49 |
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers |
3.59 |
Tile and Marble Setters |
3.26 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
3.02 |
Physical Therapists |
2.88 |
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers |
2.80 |
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers |
2.64 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
6.58 |
Word Processors and Typists |
4.51 |
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors |
4.48 |
Bailiffs |
3.70 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
3.41 |
Radiation Therapists |
3.37 |
Social Workers, All Other |
3.29 |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
3.25 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians |
3.13 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
3.05 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Port St. Lucie, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farm Labor Contractors |
37.27 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
10.30 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
8.26 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
7.88 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
7.87 |
Court Reporters |
5.83 |
Roofers |
5.74 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
5.63 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
4.85 |
Telemarketers |
4.79 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Semiconductor Processors |
19.01 |
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders |
13.16 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
9.35 |
Logging Workers, All Other |
8.40 |
Religious Workers, All Other |
6.68 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
5.41 |
Patternmakers, Wood |
5.40 |
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers |
5.30 |
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers |
4.95 |
Clergy |
4.71 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ponce, PR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other |
10.46 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
8.78 |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers |
8.08 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
7.49 |
Team Assemblers |
5.84 |
Helpers--Electricians |
5.47 |
Couriers and Messengers |
5.25 |
Environmental Engineering Technicians |
4.66 |
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School* |
4.26 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
3.85 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pocatello, ID, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan |
5.46 |
Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
5.06 |
Music Directors and Composers |
4.94 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
4.66 |
Loan Officers |
4.38 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
4.34 |
Tire Repairers and Changers |
3.52 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
2.90 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
2.57 |
Bakers |
2.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pittsburgh, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
8.86 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
4.66 |
Nuclear Engineers |
4.33 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
3.98 |
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants |
3.93 |
Nuclear Technicians |
3.89 |
Airfield Operations Specialists |
3.84 |
Survey Researchers |
3.77 |
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons |
3.26 |
Medical Appliance Technicians |
2.97 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pine Bluff, AR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
12.28 |
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors |
11.60 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
7.56 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
4.94 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
4.85 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.58 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
4.11 |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
3.88 |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
3.51 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Semiconductor Processors |
5.80 |
Social Science Research Assistants |
4.45 |
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.09 |
Choreographers |
4.08 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
3.99 |
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.11 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.06 |
Forensic Science Technicians |
3.00 |
Flight Attendants |
2.98 |
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |
2.93 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sociologists |
4.37 |
Survey Researchers |
4.13 |
Shampooers |
4.12 |
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators |
3.87 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
3.80 |
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other |
3.33 |
Mental Health Counselors |
3.24 |
Materials Scientists |
3.06 |
Correspondence Clerks |
3.04 |
Chemists |
2.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sociologists |
6.29 |
Survey Researchers |
5.73 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
5.16 |
Mental Health Counselors |
4.00 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
3.53 |
Shampooers |
3.41 |
Materials Scientists |
3.35 |
Correspondence Clerks |
3.26 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
3.14 |
Religious Workers, All Other |
3.12 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Peoria, IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
7.15 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.70 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.60 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.96 |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
4.81 |
Engineers, All Other |
4.75 |
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers |
4.29 |
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
3.86 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
3.78 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters |
3.62 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
10.07 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
6.75 |
Embalmers |
6.31 |
Avionics Technicians |
5.92 |
Commercial Pilots |
4.52 |
Psychologists, All Other |
3.91 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
3.58 |
Tile and Marble Setters |
3.43 |
Pest Control Workers |
2.95 |
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate |
2.93 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Pascagoula, MS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
23.43 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
19.96 |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
17.16 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
9.81 |
Millwrights |
6.88 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters |
5.49 |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers |
4.17 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
3.08 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
3.08 |
Food Preparation Workers |
2.58 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
28.98 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
8.67 |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.49 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
4.31 |
Telemarketers |
4.05 |
History Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.86 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
3.80 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
3.74 |
Funeral Attendants |
3.62 |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
3.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Panama City-Lynn Haven-Panama City Beach, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
5.48 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
5.24 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
4.24 |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
4.13 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
4.02 |
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
3.51 |
Cooks, Restaurant |
3.38 |
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers |
3.23 |
Real Estate Sales Agents |
3.20 |
Pipelayers |
3.10 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Palm Coast, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
10.95 |
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
6.87 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
4.62 |
Real Estate Sales Agents |
3.90 |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
3.66 |
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers |
3.02 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
2.75 |
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
2.74 |
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other |
2.48 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
2.40 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
74.13 |
Aerospace Engineers |
10.10 |
Electrical Engineers |
6.80 |
Engineers, All Other |
6.54 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
5.48 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians |
5.20 |
Craft Artists |
5.19 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
5.07 |
Commercial Pilots |
3.92 |
Tile and Marble Setters |
3.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
10.08 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
6.67 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
5.98 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
5.27 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
4.89 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
4.71 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
4.42 |
Natural Sciences Managers |
4.14 |
Transportation Workers, All Other |
3.57 |
Semiconductor Processors |
3.55 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Owensboro, KY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
5.31 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.00 |
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents |
4.40 |
Meter Readers, Utilities |
4.35 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
3.95 |
Loan Interviewers and Clerks |
3.90 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
3.80 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
3.79 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
3.57 |
Funeral Service Managers, Directors, Morticians, and Undertakers |
3.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
28.46 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
18.35 |
Prepress Technicians and Workers |
9.48 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
8.08 |
Printing Press Operators |
7.42 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.15 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.73 |
Desktop Publishers |
5.68 |
Designers, All Other |
5.66 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
5.00 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other |
14.91 |
Costume Attendants |
6.03 |
Concierges |
5.39 |
Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
4.85 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
4.82 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
3.83 |
Helpers--Roofers |
3.52 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
3.51 |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
3.41 |
Motorboat Operators |
3.23 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Avionics Technicians |
9.10 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
4.47 |
Computer Operators |
3.67 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
3.55 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
3.51 |
Financial Examiners |
3.33 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
3.29 |
Telemarketers |
3.19 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
3.17 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
3.17 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Olympia, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sociologists |
21.68 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
15.27 |
Foresters |
14.82 |
Conservation Scientists |
13.54 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
10.84 |
Hydrologists |
10.66 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
10.32 |
Legal Support Workers, All Other |
9.79 |
Natural Sciences Managers |
8.18 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
8.02 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oklahoma City, OK, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
14.31 |
Petroleum Engineers |
12.20 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
8.67 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
7.60 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
6.31 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
5.28 |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
5.28 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
4.38 |
Avionics Technicians |
4.09 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.03 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ogden-Clearfield, UT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons |
7.39 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
6.52 |
Logisticians |
5.93 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.73 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
5.61 |
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs |
5.42 |
Embalmers |
4.94 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
4.90 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
4.64 |
Sheet Metal Workers |
4.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Odessa, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
50.51 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
42.57 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
36.85 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
36.30 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
32.60 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
26.70 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
14.31 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
13.50 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
12.61 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
9.32 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ocean City, NJ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
14.40 |
Lodging Managers |
9.65 |
Word Processors and Typists |
8.63 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
6.87 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
6.32 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
6.24 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
6.00 |
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers |
5.67 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
4.72 |
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers |
4.67 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ocala, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
15.54 |
Animal Trainers |
11.64 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
4.70 |
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers |
4.18 |
Pest Control Workers |
3.91 |
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers |
3.36 |
Opticians, Dispensing |
3.27 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
3.25 |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |
3.19 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
3.05 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
10.23 |
Pile-Driver Operators |
6.61 |
Sociologists |
5.03 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
4.64 |
Tapers |
4.08 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
3.94 |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
3.90 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
3.78 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
3.70 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
3.60 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other |
40.90 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
6.46 |
Costume Attendants |
5.49 |
Tile and Marble Setters |
5.39 |
Skincare Specialists |
4.52 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
4.22 |
Pest Control Workers |
4.22 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.72 |
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers |
3.45 |
Pipelayers |
3.28 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Niles-Benton Harbor, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic |
13.30 |
Tool and Die Makers |
9.81 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers |
8.69 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.60 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
7.57 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
7.32 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.96 |
Mechanical Engineers |
6.72 |
Machinists |
4.55 |
Mechanical Drafters |
4.55 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers |
5.07 |
Brokerage Clerks |
4.60 |
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes |
4.59 |
Film and Video Editors |
4.57 |
Dancers |
4.54 |
Traffic Technicians |
4.53 |
Art Directors |
4.46 |
Sound Engineering Technicians |
4.44 |
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance |
4.41 |
Editors |
4.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Subway and Streetcar Operators |
8.16 |
Brokerage Clerks |
3.38 |
Traffic Technicians |
3.35 |
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes |
3.30 |
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers |
3.25 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
3.25 |
Art Directors |
3.20 |
Shampooers |
3.14 |
Dancers |
3.10 |
Film and Video Editors |
3.08 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pile-Driver Operators |
27.40 |
Commercial Divers |
25.31 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
22.17 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
19.48 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
12.62 |
Riggers |
11.19 |
Ship Engineers |
10.33 |
Petroleum Engineers |
9.06 |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders |
8.59 |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
8.06 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Transit and Railroad Police |
8.58 |
Actors |
6.58 |
Marriage and Family Therapists |
4.73 |
Shampooers |
4.33 |
Actuaries |
3.90 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
3.51 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
3.44 |
Watch Repairers |
3.31 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
3.14 |
Word Processors and Typists |
3.07 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons |
5.69 |
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.77 |
Word Processors and Typists |
4.50 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
3.93 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
3.11 |
Shampooers |
3.01 |
Bailiffs |
2.99 |
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
2.98 |
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers |
2.94 |
Physician Assistants |
2.89 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Musicians and Singers |
6.19 |
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes |
5.53 |
Sound Engineering Technicians |
4.48 |
Chief Executives |
2.88 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
2.69 |
Set and Exhibit Designers |
2.67 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
2.61 |
Dietetic Technicians |
2.59 |
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture |
2.52 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
2.50 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Naples-Marco Island, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
10.92 |
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants |
10.06 |
Skincare Specialists |
6.44 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
6.16 |
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
5.43 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
5.38 |
Concierges |
5.25 |
Musicians and Singers |
5.19 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
4.62 |
Real Estate Sales Agents |
4.51 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Napa, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
63.35 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
38.57 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
28.39 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
20.41 |
Psychiatric Technicians |
19.69 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
14.50 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
13.73 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
11.75 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
10.35 |
Massage Therapists |
9.51 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
7.92 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
7.05 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
5.72 |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
5.64 |
Dancers |
5.51 |
Lodging Managers |
4.83 |
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop |
4.22 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
3.89 |
Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
3.80 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
3.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
23.54 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
11.74 |
Tool and Die Makers |
11.48 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
9.55 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.70 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.68 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.28 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.69 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
4.74 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.39 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Muncie, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.56 |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |
6.24 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.80 |
Tool and Die Makers |
4.69 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
3.79 |
Coaches and Scouts |
3.21 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
2.73 |
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other |
2.34 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
2.27 |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
2.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fallers |
22.41 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
16.81 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
14.92 |
Foresters |
13.05 |
Conservation Scientists |
10.69 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
9.79 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
8.17 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
7.44 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
6.45 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
5.60 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Morristown, TN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
10.19 |
Meter Readers, Utilities |
8.17 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
7.12 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
7.01 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
6.09 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other |
5.33 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.83 |
Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
4.69 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.66 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
4.39 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Morgantown, WV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Dietetic Technicians |
21.15 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
5.95 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
5.84 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
5.07 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
4.35 |
Medical Equipment Repairers |
4.06 |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
3.67 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
3.63 |
Engineers, All Other |
3.62 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
3.54 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Montgomery, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Education Administrators, All Other |
8.14 |
Archivists |
6.79 |
Survey Researchers |
6.16 |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles |
5.69 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
4.03 |
Statisticians |
3.99 |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
3.76 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
3.49 |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
3.32 |
Helpers--Electricians |
3.07 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Monroe, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
20.06 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* |
6.92 |
Tool and Die Makers |
5.44 |
Machinists |
4.38 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
3.88 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
2.98 |
Financial Specialists, All Other |
2.82 |
Mechanical Engineers |
2.71 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
2.37 |
Cooks, Short Order |
2.27 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Monroe, LA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
8.27 |
Helpers--Electricians |
7.15 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
5.34 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
4.53 |
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers |
4.29 |
Dietetic Technicians |
3.79 |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
3.67 |
Drafters, All Other |
3.30 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
3.18 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
3.18 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Modesto, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
18.58 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
11.76 |
Choreographers |
8.21 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.73 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
4.69 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
4.51 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
4.50 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
4.09 |
Dietetic Technicians |
4.04 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
3.81 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mobile, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ship Engineers |
22.25 |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders |
20.33 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
14.82 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
9.83 |
Helpers--Electricians |
8.63 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
7.04 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.49 |
Avionics Technicians |
5.73 |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
5.64 |
Residential Advisors |
5.25 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Missoula, MT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
29.00 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
12.95 |
Foresters |
11.92 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
10.16 |
Conservation Scientists |
10.07 |
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles |
8.71 |
Athletic Trainers |
6.55 |
Music Directors and Composers |
5.18 |
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture |
4.97 |
Cooks, All Other |
4.02 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Designers, All Other |
7.15 |
Mathematical Technicians |
6.95 |
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
6.26 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
6.09 |
Media and Communication Workers, All Other |
5.39 |
Public Address System and Other Announcers |
5.35 |
Animal Scientists |
5.25 |
Floor Sanders and Finishers |
5.18 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
5.11 |
Life Scientists, All Other |
4.84 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
4.70 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
4.39 |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
4.25 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.07 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
3.86 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
3.79 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
3.72 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
3.67 |
Tool and Die Makers |
3.49 |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
3.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Midland, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
68.02 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
55.04 |
Petroleum Engineers |
54.75 |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
46.05 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
42.87 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
42.70 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
39.62 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
36.48 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
29.38 |
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
23.06 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Michigan City-La Porte, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.68 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.33 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
4.15 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.11 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
3.66 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand |
3.44 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.11 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
2.70 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
2.60 |
Industrial Production Managers |
2.55 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ship Engineers |
13.61 |
Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
9.83 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
7.82 |
Watch Repairers |
6.19 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
5.69 |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
5.28 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
4.29 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
4.23 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
3.79 |
Parking Lot Attendants |
3.78 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ship Engineers |
6.37 |
Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
5.12 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
4.81 |
Motorboat Operators |
4.80 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
3.75 |
Film and Video Editors |
3.61 |
Watch Repairers |
3.28 |
Parking Lot Attendants |
3.24 |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
3.21 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
3.20 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Merced, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
40.28 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
21.22 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
20.96 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
17.18 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
13.02 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
11.34 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
11.30 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
8.67 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
8.43 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
6.80 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors |
11.40 |
Gaming Managers |
6.30 |
Slot Supervisors |
5.86 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
4.59 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
4.01 |
Gaming Supervisors |
3.85 |
Transit and Railroad Police |
3.62 |
Woodworkers, All Other |
3.55 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
3.45 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
3.40 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Medford, OR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
15.39 |
Clergy |
9.75 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
7.80 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
6.88 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
6.84 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
5.78 |
Commercial Pilots |
5.17 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
5.12 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
4.48 |
Motorcycle Mechanics |
4.27 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Personal Care Aides |
10.71 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
10.66 |
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists |
9.93 |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers |
6.73 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
6.61 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
6.50 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
4.55 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
4.34 |
Counselors, All Other |
4.10 |
Home Health Aides |
3.71 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mayaguez, PR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sewing Machine Operators |
40.49 |
Helpers--Electricians |
13.57 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
9.68 |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers |
9.03 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
8.79 |
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
6.41 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
4.00 |
Tire Repairers and Changers |
3.96 |
Food Preparation Workers |
3.22 |
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other |
3.10 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mansfield, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
22.30 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
9.88 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
7.21 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.78 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.12 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.96 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.79 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
4.62 |
Telemarketers |
4.21 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Mankato-North Mankato, MN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
9.11 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
8.92 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.71 |
Printing Press Operators |
7.55 |
Prepress Technicians and Workers |
5.72 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
5.52 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.96 |
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.58 |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists |
4.07 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
3.51 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Manhattan, KS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
13.26 |
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary |
8.70 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
8.28 |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
8.00 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
6.63 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
4.76 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
4.65 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* |
4.48 |
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.44 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
4.18 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Madison, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Animal Scientists |
18.36 |
Animal Breeders |
10.50 |
Therapists, All Other* |
8.52 |
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
6.39 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
6.03 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
5.70 |
Microbiologists |
5.45 |
Hydrologists |
5.35 |
Conservation Scientists |
5.22 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
4.72 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Madera-Chowchilla, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
55.54 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
45.42 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
25.50 |
Pharmacy Aides |
5.06 |
Health Educators |
4.73 |
Social Workers, All Other |
3.54 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.45 |
Pest Control Workers |
3.43 |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists |
3.03 |
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
2.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Macon, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
8.60 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
7.71 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
7.21 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
6.83 |
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance |
3.99 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators |
3.94 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
3.92 |
Internists, General |
3.65 |
Surgeons |
3.30 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
3.06 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lynchburg, VA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Counselors, All Other |
6.78 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
5.55 |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
5.34 |
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service |
4.96 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.48 |
Helpers--Electricians |
4.04 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
3.93 |
Mental Health Counselors |
3.87 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.80 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
3.78 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lubbock, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
12.50 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
7.17 |
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other |
6.68 |
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
3.92 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
3.63 |
Residential Advisors |
3.46 |
Counselors, All Other |
3.35 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
3.09 |
Surgeons |
2.90 |
Personal Care Aides |
2.68 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Statistical Assistants |
15.17 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
5.69 |
Surgeons |
3.59 |
Drafters, All Other |
3.29 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
3.26 |
Residential Advisors |
3.22 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
3.07 |
Boilermakers |
2.83 |
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
2.82 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
2.79 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Actors |
9.42 |
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers |
8.26 |
Media and Communication Workers, All Other |
7.07 |
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes |
6.91 |
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators |
6.39 |
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other |
6.09 |
Film and Video Editors |
5.85 |
Producers and Directors |
5.78 |
Paperhangers |
5.13 |
Fashion Designers |
5.12 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers |
10.35 |
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes |
9.14 |
Media and Communication Workers, All Other |
9.01 |
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators |
8.40 |
Film and Video Editors |
7.74 |
Producers and Directors |
7.63 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.94 |
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other |
6.35 |
Multimedia Artists and Animators |
5.98 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.89 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Longview, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Log Graders and Scalers |
52.95 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
24.06 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
15.33 |
Foresters |
14.77 |
Millwrights |
12.43 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
10.04 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
9.13 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
8.08 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
4.54 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
3.80 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Longview, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
32.56 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
25.38 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
24.21 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
11.04 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
8.69 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
8.49 |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
7.84 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
6.98 |
Construction and Building Inspectors |
6.84 |
Painters, Transportation Equipment |
6.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Logan, UT-ID, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Food Batchmakers |
9.68 |
Tapers |
8.85 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
8.82 |
Conservation Scientists |
8.04 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.45 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
5.74 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
4.46 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
4.08 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.04 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
5.05 |
Telemarketers |
4.80 |
Meter Readers, Utilities |
4.36 |
Court Reporters |
4.32 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
3.75 |
Forensic Science Technicians |
3.67 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
2.96 |
Epidemiologists |
2.96 |
Emergency Management Directors |
2.91 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
2.81 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lincoln, NE, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
8.69 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
5.51 |
Drafters, All Other |
5.17 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.34 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
4.23 |
Desktop Publishers |
4.07 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
3.81 |
Computer Operators |
3.80 |
Insurance Underwriters |
3.80 |
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan |
3.78 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lima, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
32.89 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
9.02 |
Funeral Attendants |
5.89 |
Millwrights |
5.09 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
4.46 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.17 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.96 |
Tool and Die Makers |
3.78 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.45 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
3.19 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lexington-Fayette, KY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
31.76 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
26.84 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
14.70 |
Fence Erectors |
7.70 |
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
6.79 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
4.66 |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
4.40 |
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers |
3.90 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
3.84 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lewiston, ID-WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
20.89 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
17.54 |
Millwrights |
15.47 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
7.56 |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
7.10 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
6.61 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
4.75 |
Medical Equipment Preparers |
4.22 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
4.21 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
4.16 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lebanon, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Furniture Finishers |
12.87 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
12.28 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
11.27 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
7.44 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
7.01 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.95 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
6.63 |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists |
5.80 |
Legislators |
4.10 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
3.69 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lawton, OK, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Procurement Clerks |
4.59 |
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.10 |
Budget Analysts |
3.80 |
Gaming Dealers |
3.56 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
3.36 |
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
3.23 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
3.02 |
Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
2.91 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
2.86 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
2.69 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lawrence, KS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Athletic Trainers |
5.02 |
Printing Press Operators |
4.58 |
Coaches and Scouts |
4.33 |
Counselors, All Other |
4.32 |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners* |
3.49 |
Library Technicians |
3.26 |
Editors |
2.77 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
2.75 |
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance |
2.74 |
Personal Care Aides |
2.69 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Las Vegas-Paradise, NV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Supervisors |
42.80 |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
40.35 |
Gaming Dealers |
33.54 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
23.23 |
Gaming Managers |
19.03 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
17.06 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
13.24 |
Costume Attendants |
11.64 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
11.46 |
Dancers |
11.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Las Cruces, NM, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aerospace Engineers |
8.72 |
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other |
7.67 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
6.99 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
5.05 |
Family and General Practitioners |
4.51 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
4.30 |
Food Batchmakers |
4.29 |
Personal Care Aides |
4.27 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
3.94 |
Engineers, All Other |
3.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Laredo, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
11.07 |
Personal Care Aides |
9.82 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
7.35 |
Compliance Officers |
6.93 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
4.71 |
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance |
3.75 |
Transportation Inspectors |
3.57 |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
3.00 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
2.94 |
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
2.69 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary |
14.75 |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary |
7.86 |
Religious Workers, All Other |
7.80 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
7.72 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
7.26 |
Financial Specialists, All Other |
5.81 |
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners |
4.96 |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.45 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
4.19 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
3.79 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lancaster, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Animal Breeders |
50.47 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
7.73 |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders |
6.04 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.71 |
Furniture Finishers |
5.48 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
4.08 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
3.97 |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
3.78 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
3.71 |
Tapers |
3.61 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
11.81 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
6.98 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
5.62 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
4.78 |
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers |
4.72 |
Food Batchmakers |
4.16 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
4.07 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
3.66 |
Environmental Engineering Technicians |
3.41 |
Bakers |
3.07 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lake Havasu City - Kingman, AZ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
10.34 |
Medical Appliance Technicians |
8.91 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
8.55 |
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers |
6.54 |
Commercial Pilots |
5.30 |
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers |
4.94 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
4.64 |
Real Estate Brokers |
4.20 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
4.16 |
Tax Preparers |
4.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Shampooers |
4.72 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.27 |
Animal Trainers |
4.24 |
Engineers, All Other |
3.75 |
Managers, All Other |
3.69 |
Chemists |
3.54 |
Designers, All Other |
3.14 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
3.00 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
2.69 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
2.61 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lake Charles, LA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
36.16 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
32.52 |
Gaming Managers |
21.08 |
Gaming Supervisors |
17.27 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
16.51 |
Gaming Dealers |
14.40 |
Gas Plant Operators |
9.79 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
9.72 |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |
9.39 |
Chemical Engineers |
9.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lafayette, LA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
30.21 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
25.20 |
Riggers |
21.29 |
Mining Machine Operators, All Other |
20.62 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
20.58 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
18.63 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
16.23 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
14.28 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
11.78 |
Petroleum Engineers |
11.54 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Lafayette, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
13.25 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
6.74 |
Team Assemblers |
6.61 |
Biological Technicians |
5.82 |
Materials Engineers |
3.20 |
Painters, Transportation Equipment |
2.85 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
2.53 |
Mechanical Engineers |
2.40 |
Chemical Engineers |
2.40 |
Millwrights |
2.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in La Crosse, WI-MN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Recreational Therapists |
8.23 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
6.57 |
Food Batchmakers |
5.86 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters |
5.16 |
Prepress Technicians and Workers |
4.11 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
3.94 |
Tool and Die Makers |
3.82 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
3.65 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
3.58 |
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other* |
3.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kokomo, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
12.90 |
Tool and Die Makers |
11.42 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
9.02 |
Electricians |
4.20 |
Engineers, All Other |
3.84 |
Floral Designers |
3.71 |
Funeral Attendants |
3.66 |
Medical Equipment Preparers |
3.22 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
2.85 |
Opticians, Dispensing |
2.60 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Knoxville, TN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Nuclear Engineers |
8.33 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
7.41 |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
4.97 |
Traffic Technicians |
4.74 |
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers |
4.38 |
Nuclear Technicians |
4.29 |
Tire Builders |
3.92 |
Physicists |
3.80 |
Environmental Engineers |
3.48 |
Surgeons |
3.41 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kingston, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
6.89 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
4.61 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
3.77 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
3.75 |
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client |
3.56 |
Word Processors and Typists |
3.56 |
Legislators |
3.34 |
Library Assistants, Clerical |
3.26 |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
3.23 |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
3.16 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
13.86 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.11 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.11 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
6.03 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
5.26 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
4.67 |
Chemical Technicians |
4.50 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
4.21 |
Helpers--Electricians |
4.20 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.09 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers |
8.58 |
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
8.35 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
7.40 |
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other |
6.33 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
5.68 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
4.11 |
Information and Record Clerks, All Other |
3.98 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
3.82 |
Counselors, All Other |
3.65 |
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles |
3.52 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
47.65 |
Nuclear Engineers |
32.05 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
25.36 |
Physicists |
22.71 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
16.46 |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
16.39 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
15.82 |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
14.45 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
14.05 |
Chemists |
11.96 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kansas City, MO-KS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Artists and Related Workers, All Other |
4.09 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
3.20 |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
2.88 |
Air Traffic Controllers |
2.81 |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
2.78 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators |
2.72 |
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners |
2.71 |
Actuaries |
2.66 |
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants |
2.60 |
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment |
2.57 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kankakee-Bradley, IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
23.36 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
4.59 |
Millwrights |
4.50 |
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other* |
4.39 |
Speech-Language Pathologists |
2.88 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
2.67 |
Cashiers |
2.62 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
2.41 |
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
2.35 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
2.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Internists, General |
6.43 |
Psychiatric Aides |
5.74 |
Chemists |
4.70 |
Therapists, All Other* |
4.47 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
4.25 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
4.16 |
Industrial Engineers |
4.06 |
Chemical Technicians |
3.95 |
Power Distributors and Dispatchers |
3.33 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
3.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Joplin, MO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Food Batchmakers |
13.93 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
10.40 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
5.54 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
5.38 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.83 |
Motorcycle Mechanics |
4.75 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
4.52 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.67 |
Personal Care Aides |
3.18 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
3.05 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jonesboro, AR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
7.71 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
6.97 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant |
5.60 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
3.78 |
Tax Preparers |
3.77 |
Printing Press Operators |
3.32 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
3.18 |
Commercial Pilots |
3.17 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
2.93 |
Funeral Service Managers, Directors, Morticians, and Undertakers |
2.84 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Johnstown, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
11.72 |
Mental Health Counselors |
6.52 |
Residential Advisors |
4.97 |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
4.66 |
Funeral Service Managers, Directors, Morticians, and Undertakers |
4.44 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
3.74 |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
3.32 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
3.32 |
Word Processors and Typists |
3.25 |
Power Plant Operators |
3.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Johnson City, TN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Bill and Account Collectors |
9.21 |
Surgeons |
5.75 |
Residential Advisors |
5.67 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
4.80 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.62 |
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers |
3.72 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
3.63 |
Radio and Television Announcers |
3.28 |
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers |
3.09 |
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
3.02 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jefferson City, MO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Legal Support Workers, All Other |
18.89 |
Statisticians |
13.19 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
7.22 |
Legislators |
6.67 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
6.19 |
Conservation Scientists |
5.31 |
Private Detectives and Investigators |
5.10 |
Health Educators |
4.73 |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
4.71 |
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs |
4.63 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Janesville, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
10.43 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
8.33 |
Computer Operators |
5.16 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.83 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
3.67 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.32 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand |
3.14 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
2.78 |
Chiropractors |
2.75 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
2.74 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jacksonville, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Education Administrators, All Other |
20.75 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
8.56 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
8.12 |
Real Estate Brokers |
8.06 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
7.69 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
4.32 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
4.26 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
4.07 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
4.03 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
3.97 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jacksonville, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
5.29 |
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
4.96 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
4.53 |
Tile and Marble Setters |
3.30 |
Loan Interviewers and Clerks |
3.26 |
Radiation Therapists |
3.14 |
Credit Counselors |
3.05 |
Film and Video Editors |
3.03 |
Motorboat Operators |
2.99 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
2.99 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jackson, TN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Team Assemblers |
5.44 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
4.36 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.23 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
4.01 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.87 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
3.36 |
Surgical Technologists |
3.31 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
3.15 |
Surgeons |
2.99 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
2.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jackson, MS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Psychiatric Aides |
24.62 |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders |
10.80 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
6.13 |
Conservation Scientists |
5.61 |
Orthotists and Prosthetists |
4.64 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
4.23 |
Recreational Therapists |
3.96 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
3.95 |
Emergency Management Directors |
3.61 |
Correspondence Clerks |
3.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Jackson, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
10.86 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.95 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.75 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians |
6.11 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
6.03 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.18 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.64 |
Machinists |
4.53 |
Tool and Die Makers |
4.38 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
3.71 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ithaca, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Residential Advisors |
6.50 |
Cooks, All Other |
6.12 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
3.83 |
Cooks, Short Order |
3.67 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
3.55 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
3.48 |
Legislators |
3.47 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
3.20 |
Clergy |
2.75 |
Social Workers, All Other |
2.52 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Iowa City, IA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Parking Enforcement Workers |
6.84 |
Proofreaders and Copy Markers |
6.24 |
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks |
6.15 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
3.69 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
3.60 |
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other* |
3.23 |
Medical and Health Services Managers |
3.23 |
Athletic Trainers |
3.14 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
2.84 |
Mental Health Counselors |
2.79 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Indianapolis-Carmel, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Barbers |
4.79 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
4.48 |
Correspondence Clerks |
4.29 |
Boilermakers |
3.43 |
Physical Scientists, All Other |
3.24 |
Millwrights |
3.07 |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
2.89 |
Medical Equipment Repairers |
2.70 |
Chemists |
2.59 |
Actuaries |
2.55 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Idaho Falls, ID, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
26.75 |
Hydrologists |
12.32 |
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture |
12.24 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
8.57 |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
7.73 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
6.80 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
5.43 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
5.11 |
Nuclear Engineers |
4.54 |
Glaziers |
4.41 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Huntsville, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aerospace Engineers |
22.28 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
20.58 |
Logisticians |
15.66 |
Engineers, All Other |
15.40 |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
13.83 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
12.37 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
10.16 |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
9.57 |
Electrical Engineers |
7.31 |
Materials Engineers |
6.98 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
14.75 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
9.53 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
9.01 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
5.06 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
4.91 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.58 |
Family and General Practitioners |
3.60 |
Pipelayers |
3.51 |
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other |
3.51 |
Gas Plant Operators |
3.46 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Petroleum Engineers |
18.39 |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
9.45 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
8.88 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
8.45 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
7.88 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
7.81 |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
6.08 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
5.95 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
5.93 |
Chemical Engineers |
5.48 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
154.68 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers |
100.23 |
Ship Engineers |
97.22 |
Riggers |
74.65 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
24.83 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
19.50 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
18.82 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
15.72 |
Cooks, All Other |
15.56 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
15.29 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hot Springs, AR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer |
8.10 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* |
4.21 |
Painters, Transportation Equipment |
4.15 |
Massage Therapists |
3.56 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
3.28 |
Surveyors |
3.27 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.12 |
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program |
2.98 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
2.96 |
Tax Preparers |
2.85 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Honolulu, HI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Dancers |
11.52 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
8.76 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists |
8.30 |
Flight Attendants |
6.18 |
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles |
5.82 |
Transportation Workers, All Other |
4.49 |
Landscape Architects |
4.48 |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
4.40 |
Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
4.35 |
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants |
4.23 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Holland-Grand Haven, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
17.31 |
Tool and Die Makers |
12.37 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
9.23 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.43 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
8.36 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
7.86 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
7.70 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.35 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.34 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
6.18 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Procurement Clerks |
7.12 |
Information and Record Clerks, All Other |
6.34 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
5.49 |
Computer Occupations, All Other* |
5.18 |
Legislators |
4.01 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
3.49 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
3.44 |
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
3.41 |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
2.76 |
Childcare Workers |
2.69 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Upholsterers |
72.96 |
Model Makers, Wood |
51.83 |
Furniture Finishers |
49.97 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
45.74 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
42.64 |
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers |
34.38 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
25.21 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
17.21 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
16.68 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
13.82 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hattiesburg, MS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers |
7.26 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
6.44 |
Helpers--Electricians |
5.46 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
5.22 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
4.58 |
Cooks, Short Order |
4.25 |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
3.76 |
Healthcare Social Workers |
3.60 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
3.41 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Harrisonburg, VA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
23.79 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
19.56 |
Prepress Technicians and Workers |
7.83 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
7.65 |
Glaziers |
4.28 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.27 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
3.75 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
3.54 |
Tax Preparers |
3.15 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
3.09 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers |
8.52 |
Word Processors and Typists |
6.08 |
Historians |
5.89 |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
3.93 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
3.35 |
Conservation Scientists |
3.09 |
Insurance Underwriters |
3.07 |
Archivists |
3.01 |
Statisticians |
3.01 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
3.00 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hanford-Corcoran, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
59.17 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
32.09 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
24.19 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
9.37 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
7.58 |
Marriage and Family Therapists |
5.92 |
Health Educators |
5.15 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.92 |
Procurement Clerks |
3.89 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.53 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Statistical Assistants |
9.93 |
Computer Occupations, All Other* |
5.44 |
Health Educators |
2.97 |
Information and Record Clerks, All Other |
2.85 |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
2.77 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
2.76 |
Bailiffs |
2.54 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
2.44 |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
2.25 |
Funeral Attendants |
2.16 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Managers |
50.59 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
27.43 |
Gaming Dealers |
26.49 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
24.29 |
Slot Supervisors |
23.58 |
Gaming Supervisors |
21.79 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
12.96 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
11.10 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
9.41 |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
7.56 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Guayama, PR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pharmacy Aides |
13.61 |
Team Assemblers |
5.84 |
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.34 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
5.17 |
Industrial Engineers |
5.14 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
5.09 |
Medical Secretaries |
3.53 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
3.53 |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
3.48 |
Librarians |
3.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
16.44 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.41 |
Materials Scientists |
5.17 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.69 |
Mechanical Engineers |
4.59 |
Orthotists and Prosthetists |
4.58 |
Team Assemblers |
4.46 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
3.84 |
Funeral Attendants |
3.30 |
Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.30 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Greenville, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
6.67 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
4.90 |
Chemists |
3.73 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
3.28 |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
2.81 |
Physician Assistants |
2.62 |
Recreation Workers |
2.61 |
Surgeons |
2.56 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
2.55 |
Helpers--Electricians |
2.51 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Greensboro-High Point, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Upholsterers |
19.16 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
17.46 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
16.63 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
14.73 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
7.84 |
Furniture Finishers |
7.73 |
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers |
7.46 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
7.25 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
6.32 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
6.06 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Green Bay, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
22.52 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
6.53 |
Public Address System and Other Announcers |
5.90 |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
4.62 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
4.21 |
Printing Press Operators |
4.07 |
Designers, All Other |
4.07 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
4.01 |
Prepress Technicians and Workers |
3.98 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
3.70 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Greeley, CO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
24.07 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
20.08 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
11.79 |
Fence Erectors |
7.77 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
5.38 |
Petroleum Engineers |
5.21 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
4.89 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
4.76 |
Roofers |
3.90 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Great Falls, MT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.72 |
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers |
5.34 |
Clergy |
4.64 |
Credit Counselors |
4.52 |
Roofers |
4.23 |
Bartenders |
4.07 |
Driver/Sales Workers |
3.57 |
Home Appliance Repairers |
3.28 |
Coaches and Scouts |
3.10 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.08 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tool and Die Makers |
10.34 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
6.68 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
5.45 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.78 |
Desktop Publishers |
4.63 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
4.37 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.31 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
4.10 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.63 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.62 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Grand Junction, CO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
30.13 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
22.10 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
20.62 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
17.92 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
6.29 |
Crossing Guards |
5.60 |
Conservation Scientists |
5.01 |
Pipelayers |
4.91 |
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers |
4.35 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
4.30 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Grand Forks, ND-MN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Commercial Pilots |
10.16 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
8.46 |
Athletic Trainers |
7.05 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.92 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
5.22 |
Radio and Television Announcers |
5.00 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
4.85 |
Gaming Dealers |
4.10 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.54 |
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.52 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Goldsboro, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Home Health Aides |
5.85 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
5.03 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
4.22 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
3.22 |
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
3.08 |
Family and General Practitioners |
3.02 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
2.92 |
Pipelayers |
2.87 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
2.60 |
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program |
2.56 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Glens Falls, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
9.79 |
Millwrights |
8.98 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
8.08 |
Legislators |
6.45 |
Editors |
6.25 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
5.36 |
Word Processors and Typists |
5.24 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
4.97 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
4.40 |
Physician Assistants |
4.16 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gary, IN Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons |
30.96 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
24.79 |
Boilermakers |
18.40 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
11.59 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
8.00 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.82 |
Gaming Dealers |
6.55 |
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs |
6.28 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
6.07 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
5.62 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gainesville, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
36.03 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
11.08 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
9.81 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
9.36 |
Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
5.14 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
4.65 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.94 |
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.65 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
3.46 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
3.18 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gainesville, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
18.04 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
10.36 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
8.47 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
8.11 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
7.05 |
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other |
6.89 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
4.97 |
Medical Equipment Preparers |
4.74 |
Psychologists, All Other |
4.70 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
4.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Gadsden, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
14.15 |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
6.17 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
5.42 |
Tile and Marble Setters |
4.37 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
4.23 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
2.99 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
2.77 |
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers |
2.74 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
2.69 |
Pipelayers |
2.63 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fresno, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
40.16 |
Farm Labor Contractors |
26.89 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
11.48 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
10.92 |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
10.67 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
9.60 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
8.90 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
6.50 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
4.87 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.55 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
5.66 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
5.31 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
4.22 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.88 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
3.83 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
3.54 |
Avionics Technicians |
3.35 |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
3.32 |
Petroleum Engineers |
3.13 |
Airfield Operations Specialists |
3.00 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fort Wayne, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners |
8.59 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
7.90 |
Choreographers |
5.16 |
Actuaries |
4.77 |
Tool and Die Makers |
4.59 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.53 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.21 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
3.75 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.74 |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
3.41 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fort Smith, AR-OK, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rock Splitters, Quarry |
24.01 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
11.73 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
11.70 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
11.16 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
8.15 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
6.79 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.91 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
5.60 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
5.03 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
5.95 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.32 |
Commercial Divers |
4.06 |
Travel Guides |
3.97 |
Parking Lot Attendants |
3.71 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
3.70 |
Film and Video Editors |
3.32 |
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
3.30 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
3.26 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
3.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Conservation Scientists |
19.19 |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists |
13.97 |
Foresters |
10.99 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
10.22 |
Microbiologists |
9.27 |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
8.44 |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
6.41 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
5.97 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
5.41 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
4.73 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fond du Lac, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
10.04 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.87 |
Sales Engineers |
5.03 |
Food Batchmakers |
4.81 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.77 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
4.72 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
4.23 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other |
3.64 |
Bartenders |
3.46 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.19 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers |
9.26 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
8.28 |
Gas Plant Operators |
7.23 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.60 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
6.50 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
6.45 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.43 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters |
5.49 |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
4.26 |
Residential Advisors |
3.99 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Florence, SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
18.89 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
7.79 |
Dietetic Technicians |
7.24 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
6.84 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.65 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
4.52 |
Surgical Technologists |
4.21 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
4.16 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.62 |
Family and General Practitioners |
3.15 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Flint, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Internists, General |
8.38 |
Tool and Die Makers |
6.50 |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other |
5.96 |
Coaches and Scouts |
4.00 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
3.61 |
Millwrights |
3.51 |
Residential Advisors |
2.94 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
2.77 |
Dietetic Technicians |
2.75 |
Dental Hygienists |
2.61 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Flagstaff, AZ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
29.43 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
14.03 |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
9.85 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
8.83 |
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
8.76 |
Foresters |
8.23 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
7.51 |
Lodging Managers |
6.85 |
Conservation Scientists |
5.61 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
5.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders |
12.93 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
9.97 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
8.52 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
7.98 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
5.81 |
Computer Operators |
5.35 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
5.18 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.09 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
4.67 |
Computer Programmers |
4.49 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fayetteville, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Education Administrators, All Other |
14.32 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
9.41 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
7.59 |
Real Estate Brokers |
4.51 |
Budget Analysts |
4.37 |
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles |
3.97 |
Logisticians |
3.97 |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
3.73 |
Physician Assistants |
3.24 |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.21 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Farmington, NM, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Wellhead Pumpers |
81.11 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
54.25 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
30.60 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
24.49 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists |
23.85 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
23.57 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
17.17 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
14.49 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
10.42 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
9.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fargo, ND-MN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products |
6.71 |
Public Address System and Other Announcers |
6.01 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
5.82 |
Interpreters and Translators |
4.89 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.68 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
4.05 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
3.89 |
Sheet Metal Workers |
3.36 |
Residential Advisors |
3.32 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
3.06 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fajardo, PR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
15.64 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
8.48 |
Pharmacy Aides |
6.92 |
Food Preparation Workers |
5.69 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
3.75 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
3.67 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
2.99 |
Medical Secretaries |
2.82 |
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers |
2.60 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
2.60 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Fairbanks, AK, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
36.66 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
24.56 |
Commercial Pilots |
21.64 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |
15.88 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
13.60 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
8.46 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
8.40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
7.25 |
Power Plant Operators |
7.21 |
Physical Scientists, All Other |
6.66 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Evansville, IN-KY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
25.49 |
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons |
20.59 |
Power Plant Operators |
8.07 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.33 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
5.22 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.01 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
3.99 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
3.95 |
Tire Repairers and Changers |
3.71 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
3.67 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eugene-Springfield, OR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Workers, All Other |
60.43 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
18.47 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
11.46 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
9.52 |
Clergy |
9.09 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
7.99 |
Woodworkers, All Other |
7.58 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
6.85 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
6.74 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
6.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Erie, PA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Paperhangers |
12.46 |
Gas Plant Operators |
8.49 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.30 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
6.05 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.04 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.84 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.69 |
Mechanical Drafters |
4.49 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
4.03 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.94 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in El Paso, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers |
16.84 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
4.42 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.01 |
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles |
3.57 |
Upholsterers |
3.45 |
Compliance Officers |
3.35 |
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants |
3.17 |
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.05 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
2.99 |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
2.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Elmira, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.18 |
Legislators |
4.53 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
4.21 |
Clergy |
4.00 |
Word Processors and Typists |
3.40 |
Machinists |
2.68 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
2.68 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
2.65 |
Tool and Die Makers |
2.62 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
2.62 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Elkhart-Goshen, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
99.25 |
Furniture Finishers |
35.39 |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
24.14 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
22.02 |
Painters, Transportation Equipment |
17.57 |
Upholsterers |
16.69 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
15.44 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
14.06 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
13.79 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
13.07 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Elizabethtown, KY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Education Administrators, All Other |
19.31 |
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
10.38 |
Computer Occupations, All Other* |
8.24 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
5.78 |
Anesthesiologists |
5.32 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
5.07 |
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other* |
4.87 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
4.26 |
Team Assemblers |
4.20 |
Procurement Clerks |
3.91 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in El Centro, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
48.50 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
20.69 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
15.45 |
Compliance Officers |
8.46 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators |
5.97 |
Personal Care Aides |
3.76 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
3.38 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
2.95 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
2.69 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
2.59 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
6.72 |
Marriage and Family Therapists |
5.83 |
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants |
3.98 |
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other |
3.96 |
Shampooers |
3.79 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists |
3.63 |
Home Appliance Repairers |
3.54 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
3.43 |
Chemical Technicians |
3.43 |
Chemists |
3.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Eau Claire, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.24 |
Residential Advisors |
3.85 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.65 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
3.46 |
Mechanical Drafters |
2.79 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
2.65 |
Bartenders |
2.58 |
Firefighters |
2.31 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
2.28 |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
2.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Life Scientists, All Other |
21.21 |
Semiconductor Processors |
16.89 |
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other |
16.70 |
Social Science Research Assistants |
15.40 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
14.48 |
Natural Sciences Managers |
13.84 |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
13.34 |
Sociologists |
12.56 |
Physical Scientists, All Other |
12.34 |
Statisticians |
9.67 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Duluth, MN-WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Foresters |
18.86 |
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
11.02 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
8.15 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
6.30 |
Millwrights |
6.17 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
5.38 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
5.12 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
4.94 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
4.88 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
4.71 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dubuque, IA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
15.87 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
12.67 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.23 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
7.28 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
6.37 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
5.67 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
5.52 |
Telemarketers |
5.45 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
4.58 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.15 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dover, DE, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
5.48 |
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
5.38 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
4.11 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
3.91 |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
3.90 |
Optometrists |
3.88 |
Legal Support Workers, All Other |
3.51 |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
3.24 |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
3.19 |
Medical Secretaries |
3.10 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dothan, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
8.25 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
7.02 |
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
5.45 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
5.41 |
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers |
5.16 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
4.98 |
Pipelayers |
4.19 |
Radiation Therapists |
3.86 |
New Accounts Clerks |
3.42 |
Helpers--Electricians |
3.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Commercial and Industrial Designers |
7.99 |
Patternmakers, Wood |
5.74 |
Tool and Die Makers |
5.66 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
5.63 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.59 |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
4.80 |
Industrial Engineers |
4.80 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
4.62 |
Airfield Operations Specialists |
3.89 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.81 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Airfield Operations Specialists |
9.65 |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
8.15 |
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic |
6.78 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.42 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
5.95 |
Slot Supervisors |
5.36 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.06 |
Industrial Engineers |
5.01 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |
4.72 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers |
4.63 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural Engineers |
6.35 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
6.14 |
Insurance Underwriters |
4.75 |
Legislators |
4.72 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
4.57 |
Actuaries |
3.99 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
3.89 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
3.64 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators |
3.31 |
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators |
3.21 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
5.03 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
4.81 |
Transportation Workers, All Other |
4.45 |
Hydrologists |
3.98 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
3.49 |
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |
3.34 |
Petroleum Engineers |
2.88 |
Aerospace Engineers |
2.86 |
Business Operations Specialists, All Other* |
2.70 |
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers |
2.55 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Medical Appliance Technicians |
10.57 |
Counselors, All Other |
7.04 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
5.88 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
5.22 |
Medical Equipment Preparers |
3.95 |
Pest Control Workers |
3.63 |
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other |
3.32 |
Transportation Workers, All Other |
3.30 |
File Clerks |
3.17 |
Commercial Pilots |
2.78 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Decatur, IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
109.40 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* |
6.94 |
Team Assemblers |
4.10 |
Tool and Die Makers |
3.90 |
Legislators |
3.12 |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
2.94 |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
2.82 |
Machinists |
2.53 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
2.25 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
2.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Decatur, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
13.19 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
11.55 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
8.10 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
7.96 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.38 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
5.71 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.52 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
5.49 |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.16 |
Chemical Technicians |
5.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dayton, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Materials Engineers |
5.41 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
5.31 |
Aerospace Engineers |
4.86 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
4.79 |
Materials Scientists |
4.73 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
4.27 |
Mathematicians |
3.77 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
3.54 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
3.48 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic |
3.48 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Production Workers, All Other* |
9.06 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers |
7.38 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.68 |
Etchers and Engravers |
5.58 |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles |
5.05 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
4.80 |
Dietetic Technicians |
4.77 |
Logisticians |
4.77 |
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
4.51 |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
4.50 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Danville, VA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Furniture Finishers |
24.85 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
21.59 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
7.98 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
7.67 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
7.44 |
Power Plant Operators |
4.79 |
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers |
4.01 |
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.29 |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
3.18 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
3.08 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Danville, IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
5.45 |
Tool and Die Makers |
5.19 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
5.03 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
5.00 |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
4.87 |
Social Workers, All Other |
4.68 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
4.51 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
3.98 |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
3.82 |
Pest Control Workers |
3.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dalton, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
226.83 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
178.23 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
112.21 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
81.09 |
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other |
78.96 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
61.88 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
16.20 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
11.69 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
7.65 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
7.21 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Semiconductor Processors |
4.81 |
Petroleum Engineers |
3.94 |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers |
3.57 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other |
2.83 |
Helpers--Electricians |
2.69 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
2.69 |
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
2.57 |
Airfield Operations Specialists |
2.53 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers |
2.39 |
Loan Interviewers and Clerks |
2.36 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Semiconductor Processors |
4.08 |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers |
3.85 |
Petroleum Engineers |
3.71 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
3.11 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
2.75 |
Airfield Operations Specialists |
2.67 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
2.59 |
Avionics Technicians |
2.49 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
2.48 |
Helpers--Electricians |
2.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cumberland, MD-WV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Residential Advisors |
21.50 |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
18.05 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
15.51 |
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other |
9.37 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
8.91 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers |
7.30 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
5.90 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
5.25 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
4.01 |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
3.89 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Operators |
46.01 |
Engineers, All Other |
7.38 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
6.63 |
Budget Analysts |
5.83 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians |
5.70 |
Operations Research Analysts |
5.05 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
5.02 |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
4.71 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
4.49 |
Aerospace Engineers |
4.21 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Corvallis, OR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Workers, All Other |
112.73 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
36.24 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
12.99 |
Conservation Scientists |
10.98 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
9.26 |
Natural Sciences Managers |
7.11 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
6.05 |
Clergy |
5.69 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
4.92 |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Corpus Christi, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
11.91 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
11.71 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
11.16 |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
11.07 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.43 |
Psychiatric Technicians |
6.49 |
Personal Care Aides |
5.97 |
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
5.78 |
Counselors, All Other |
5.39 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
5.04 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbus, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Dredge Operators |
4.75 |
Radio Operators |
3.94 |
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs |
3.70 |
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors |
3.64 |
Hydrologists |
3.53 |
Actuaries |
3.05 |
Fashion Designers |
2.94 |
Operations Research Analysts |
2.67 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
2.63 |
Mechanical Door Repairers |
2.52 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbus, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
15.44 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
12.39 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
10.84 |
Painters, Transportation Equipment |
7.98 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.60 |
Industrial Engineers |
6.54 |
Tool and Die Makers |
6.21 |
Team Assemblers |
5.78 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.73 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
4.72 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbus, GA-AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pipelayers |
3.91 |
Fence Erectors |
3.68 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
3.60 |
Procurement Clerks |
3.59 |
Helpers--Electricians |
3.35 |
Food Batchmakers |
2.96 |
Surgeons |
2.80 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
2.71 |
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
2.67 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
2.62 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbia, SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
12.78 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
5.34 |
Archivists |
4.94 |
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
4.93 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
4.15 |
Gas Plant Operators |
3.55 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.50 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
3.49 |
Statistical Assistants |
3.47 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
3.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Columbia, MO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Food Batchmakers |
9.13 |
Family and General Practitioners |
6.49 |
Insurance Underwriters |
6.07 |
Conservation Scientists |
4.91 |
Chemists |
4.23 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
3.62 |
Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.60 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
3.17 |
Library Technicians |
3.14 |
Medical Secretaries |
2.98 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Colorado Springs, CO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other |
6.21 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
6.05 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
5.49 |
Public Address System and Other Announcers |
4.77 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
3.55 |
Software Developers, Systems Software |
3.41 |
Protective Service Workers, All Other * |
3.21 |
Business Operations Specialists, All Other* |
2.75 |
Audiologists |
2.74 |
Psychologists, All Other |
2.74 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in College Station-Bryan, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Graduate Teaching Assistants |
28.51 |
Physicists |
20.76 |
Economists |
9.39 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
8.97 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
8.45 |
Chemical Engineers |
8.17 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
8.08 |
Public Address System and Other Announcers |
7.64 |
Helpers--Extraction Workers |
7.63 |
Chemists |
7.37 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Coeur d'Alene, ID, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Foresters |
11.14 |
Tapers |
7.47 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
7.01 |
Crossing Guards |
5.53 |
Telemarketers |
5.13 |
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers |
4.20 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
4.03 |
Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
3.81 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
3.80 |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists |
3.67 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.31 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
4.83 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.07 |
Choreographers |
4.04 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.98 |
Podiatrists |
3.43 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.29 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.18 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
3.03 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
2.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cleveland, TN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
18.70 |
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators |
10.45 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
8.16 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
5.75 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.83 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.52 |
Chemical Technicians |
4.29 |
Chemical Engineers |
4.23 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.14 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
3.90 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Clarksville, TN-KY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Education Administrators, All Other |
21.30 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |
9.53 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
7.65 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay |
4.44 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.41 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
3.63 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
3.51 |
Transportation Inspectors |
2.83 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
2.78 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
2.68 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
3.59 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
2.55 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
2.52 |
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons |
2.50 |
Law Teachers, Postsecondary |
2.42 |
Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
2.38 |
Boilermakers |
2.34 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
2.27 |
Choreographers |
2.25 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
2.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Chico, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers |
18.73 |
Agricultural Workers, All Other |
10.85 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
8.30 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
8.24 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators |
6.60 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
5.44 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
4.93 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
3.87 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
3.70 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
3.36 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Transportation Workers, All Other |
3.52 |
Shampooers |
3.12 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other |
3.11 |
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants |
2.87 |
Cooks, All Other |
2.87 |
Managers, All Other |
2.85 |
Paperhangers |
2.83 |
Advertising and Promotions Managers |
2.69 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
2.60 |
Designers, All Other |
2.54 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Transportation Workers, All Other |
4.02 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other |
3.59 |
Flight Attendants |
3.34 |
Cooks, All Other |
3.29 |
Paperhangers |
3.17 |
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants |
3.10 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
3.03 |
Shampooers |
3.00 |
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |
2.96 |
Managers, All Other |
2.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cheyenne, WY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
10.52 |
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other |
6.63 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
5.52 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
5.28 |
Construction and Building Inspectors |
4.67 |
Glaziers |
4.31 |
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate |
3.70 |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.28 |
Commercial Pilots |
3.20 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
3.13 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Chattanooga, TN-GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
12.99 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
11.61 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
6.60 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.45 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
4.28 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay |
3.98 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
3.67 |
Surgeons |
3.66 |
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators |
3.65 |
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators |
3.31 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Charlottesville, VA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
6.82 |
Recreation Workers |
5.11 |
Foresters |
4.96 |
Social Science Research Assistants |
4.95 |
Editors |
4.88 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
4.34 |
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other |
4.26 |
Technical Writers |
3.62 |
Reporters and Correspondents |
3.29 |
Helpers--Electricians |
3.24 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.63 |
Real Estate Brokers |
5.63 |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
4.40 |
Credit Analysts |
4.29 |
Financial Specialists, All Other |
3.86 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
3.63 |
Financial Examiners |
3.41 |
Helpers--Roofers |
2.54 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
2.50 |
Helpers--Electricians |
2.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Operators |
32.67 |
Archivists |
10.28 |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
7.37 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
6.57 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
6.11 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
5.04 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
4.94 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
4.03 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
3.49 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
3.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Charleston, WV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators |
90.09 |
Roof Bolters, Mining |
77.07 |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
20.65 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
17.41 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
17.32 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
14.30 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
7.00 |
Court Reporters |
6.53 |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
5.53 |
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators |
5.27 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Champaign-Urbana, IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
10.75 |
Designers, All Other |
8.47 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
8.17 |
Dietetic Technicians |
5.57 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
5.45 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
4.73 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
4.62 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
3.90 |
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers |
3.84 |
Carpet Installers |
3.74 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cedar Rapids, IA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Millwrights |
7.08 |
Telemarketers |
6.44 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
3.86 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
3.52 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
3.52 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.50 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
3.27 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
3.00 |
Food Scientists and Technologists |
2.86 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
2.79 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Casper, WY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas |
99.91 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
38.57 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
33.88 |
Petroleum Engineers |
25.97 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
25.25 |
Choreographers |
23.95 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
8.73 |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians |
8.49 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
7.44 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
7.10 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Carson City, NV, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
26.16 |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
24.06 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
18.78 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
16.57 |
Computer Occupations, All Other* |
9.58 |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
9.46 |
Gaming Supervisors |
9.14 |
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
8.22 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
7.90 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
6.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO-IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Production Workers, All Other* |
5.66 |
Millwrights |
4.99 |
Radio and Television Announcers |
4.10 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
4.03 |
Medical Secretaries |
3.77 |
Physical Therapist Aides |
3.27 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
3.20 |
Respiratory Therapists |
2.87 |
Medical Equipment Preparers |
2.66 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
2.65 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorboat Operators |
9.88 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
6.25 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
5.21 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
4.66 |
Pest Control Workers |
4.23 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* |
3.92 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
3.35 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
3.22 |
Real Estate Sales Agents |
3.19 |
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only) |
3.08 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Canton-Massillon, OH, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
8.27 |
Telemarketers |
4.62 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.10 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.88 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
3.67 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.46 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School |
3.46 |
Choreographers |
3.45 |
Podiatrists |
3.43 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
3.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Elevator Installers and Repairers |
6.28 |
Shampooers |
5.35 |
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants |
5.13 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators |
3.76 |
Dentists, All Other Specialists |
3.74 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
3.68 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other |
3.42 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
3.30 |
Pharmacy Aides |
2.92 |
Counselors, All Other |
2.83 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Burlington, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
43.86 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
42.83 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
28.65 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
11.67 |
Real Estate Brokers |
5.57 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.50 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
5.33 |
Photographers |
5.07 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
4.08 |
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers |
3.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
5.62 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
4.11 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
3.74 |
Clergy |
3.53 |
Social Workers, All Other |
3.51 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
3.45 |
Word Processors and Typists |
3.30 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
2.69 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
2.62 |
Anesthesiologists |
2.61 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Brunswick, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Logging Equipment Operators |
10.11 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
8.16 |
Compliance Officers |
6.76 |
Lodging Managers |
4.56 |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels |
4.13 |
Pest Control Workers |
3.65 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
3.40 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
3.02 |
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate |
3.02 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers |
2.75 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Personal Care Aides |
12.42 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
8.09 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
5.18 |
Pediatricians, General |
5.14 |
Compliance Officers |
3.92 |
Psychiatric Aides |
3.88 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School |
3.42 |
Home Health Aides |
3.17 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
2.98 |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
2.74 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Riggers |
43.66 |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
42.70 |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
22.61 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators |
6.20 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
5.82 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
5.20 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
5.12 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
5.07 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
4.74 |
Gaming Dealers |
4.73 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bowling Green, KY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Tour Guides and Escorts |
7.94 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
6.02 |
Production Workers, All Other* |
4.95 |
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other |
4.41 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
4.19 |
Residential Advisors |
3.92 |
Medical Equipment Repairers |
3.79 |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.69 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
3.61 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
3.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Boulder, CO, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
14.12 |
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers |
10.60 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians |
8.76 |
Hydrologists |
6.85 |
Travel Guides |
6.76 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
6.76 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
5.47 |
Software Developers, Applications |
5.40 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
4.70 |
Natural Sciences Managers |
4.62 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Boise City-Nampa, ID, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
9.22 |
Hydrologists |
8.55 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
7.93 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
5.90 |
Electrical Engineers |
4.66 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
4.48 |
Etchers and Engravers |
4.28 |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
4.22 |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |
3.99 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
3.92 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bloomington-Normal, IL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Athletic Trainers |
6.01 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.12 |
Opticians, Dispensing |
3.27 |
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary |
3.19 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
2.89 |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation |
2.75 |
Computer Programmers |
2.66 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
2.49 |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
2.43 |
Home Appliance Repairers |
2.40 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bloomington, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Social Science Research Assistants |
46.80 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
21.52 |
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
5.51 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
4.79 |
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors |
4.29 |
Team Assemblers |
3.79 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
3.64 |
Construction and Related Workers, All Other* |
3.53 |
Home Appliance Repairers |
3.50 |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
3.44 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farm and Home Management Advisors |
24.25 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
18.34 |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
16.41 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
11.35 |
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary |
9.47 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
8.50 |
Audiologists |
7.59 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.15 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other* |
5.99 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bismarck, ND, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
18.71 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
11.32 |
Emergency Management Directors |
8.47 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
8.41 |
Tapers |
5.99 |
Education Administrators, All Other |
4.60 |
Commercial Pilots |
4.43 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
3.95 |
Statisticians |
3.87 |
Gaming Dealers |
3.81 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Birmingham-Hoover, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
5.52 |
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers |
5.22 |
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons |
4.73 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay |
4.70 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
4.47 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
4.30 |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
4.25 |
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers |
4.16 |
Telephone Operators |
4.15 |
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
3.88 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Binghamton, NY, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
8.64 |
Musicians and Singers |
5.02 |
Word Processors and Typists |
4.40 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.18 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
3.59 |
Legislators |
3.53 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
3.30 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
2.98 |
Recreational Therapists |
2.82 |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
2.82 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Billings, MT, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
7.32 |
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers |
7.30 |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists |
7.04 |
Religious Workers, All Other |
6.75 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers |
5.10 |
Chemical Engineers |
4.78 |
Clergy |
3.87 |
Radio and Television Announcers |
3.53 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
3.42 |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
3.42 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other |
24.41 |
Biological Scientists, All Other |
19.66 |
Microbiologists |
11.53 |
Physicists |
11.19 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
9.18 |
Survey Researchers |
9.05 |
Mathematicians |
8.78 |
Life Scientists, All Other |
8.66 |
Statisticians |
7.72 |
Physical Scientists, All Other |
7.68 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bend, OR, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
17.51 |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
8.75 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
8.68 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
7.85 |
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other |
7.70 |
Clergy |
6.04 |
Urban and Regional Planners |
5.08 |
Furniture Finishers |
4.72 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
4.24 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
4.22 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bellingham, WA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Bicycle Repairers |
16.73 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
9.22 |
Gaming Cage Workers |
8.57 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.80 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
6.04 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
5.64 |
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors |
4.40 |
Medical Appliance Technicians |
3.96 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
3.94 |
Compliance Officers |
3.93 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
38.10 |
Pile-Driver Operators |
17.69 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
16.66 |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
16.47 |
Boilermakers |
10.27 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
7.85 |
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons |
7.57 |
Petroleum Engineers |
6.48 |
Chemical Engineers |
5.82 |
Millwrights |
5.56 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bay City, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Motorcycle Mechanics |
11.49 |
Dietetic Technicians |
10.48 |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |
8.02 |
Chemical Engineers |
7.63 |
Legislators |
4.18 |
Home Health Aides |
3.91 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
3.46 |
Coaches and Scouts |
3.02 |
Roofers |
2.82 |
Chemists |
2.81 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Battle Creek, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
30.70 |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
10.14 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
8.63 |
Media and Communication Workers, All Other |
4.76 |
Industrial Engineers |
4.08 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
3.79 |
Social Workers, All Other |
3.47 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.13 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
3.12 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
3.01 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Baton Rouge, LA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Pile-Driver Operators |
22.69 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical |
20.18 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
18.18 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
14.41 |
Chemical Engineers |
13.04 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
7.05 |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
6.48 |
Extraction Workers, All Other |
6.08 |
Boilermakers |
5.94 |
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
5.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Baltimore-Towson, MD, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Court Reporters |
9.56 |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
8.04 |
Shampooers |
7.90 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists |
5.24 |
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other |
4.54 |
Computer Occupations, All Other* |
3.62 |
Elevator Installers and Repairers |
3.48 |
Marriage and Family Therapists |
3.29 |
Dietetic Technicians |
3.28 |
Religious Workers, All Other |
3.28 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Bakersfield-Delano, CA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
54.08 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas |
31.32 |
Farm Labor Contractors |
17.57 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas |
14.21 |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
13.52 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
12.93 |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
12.46 |
Agricultural Equipment Operators |
9.86 |
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
9.78 |
Wellhead Pumpers |
9.35 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Computer Hardware Engineers |
7.02 |
Semiconductor Processors |
6.57 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists |
4.76 |
Electrical and Electronics Drafters |
4.17 |
Statistical Assistants |
4.13 |
Historians |
3.97 |
Hydrologists |
3.93 |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers |
3.92 |
Geographers |
3.92 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
3.78 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
7.81 |
Nuclear Engineers |
7.78 |
Chemical Plant and System Operators |
7.76 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
7.65 |
Chemical Engineers |
6.22 |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers |
5.47 |
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary |
5.25 |
Environmental Engineers |
5.02 |
Millwrights |
3.89 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
3.88 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Auburn-Opelika, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
17.25 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.38 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
4.06 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
3.73 |
Pipelayers |
3.55 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers |
3.44 |
Biological Technicians |
3.24 |
Instructional Coordinators |
3.21 |
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers |
3.09 |
Veterinarians |
2.97 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Gaming Supervisors |
81.60 |
Gaming Dealers |
69.53 |
Gaming Managers |
60.87 |
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers |
52.02 |
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other |
44.58 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
27.66 |
Gaming Service Workers, All Other |
21.91 |
Slot Supervisors |
18.31 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other |
10.39 |
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other |
9.16 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
11.37 |
Statistical Assistants |
4.52 |
Airfield Operations Specialists |
3.56 |
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other |
3.16 |
Helpers--Roofers |
2.95 |
Judicial Law Clerks |
2.86 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
2.70 |
Real Estate Sales Agents |
2.62 |
Artists and Related Workers, All Other |
2.52 |
Management Analysts |
2.51 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Athens-Clarke County, GA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Rock Splitters, Quarry |
29.83 |
Physical Scientists, All Other |
27.67 |
Microbiologists |
9.18 |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
5.16 |
Residential Advisors |
4.05 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives |
3.43 |
Pest Control Workers |
3.16 |
Internists, General |
3.14 |
Veterinarians |
3.13 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers |
3.11 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Asheville, NC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists |
4.95 |
Landscape Architects |
4.92 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
4.80 |
Lodging Managers |
4.71 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
4.19 |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
3.69 |
Mental Health Counselors |
3.67 |
Environmental Engineering Technicians |
3.54 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.53 |
Pediatricians, General |
3.38 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Appleton, WI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
13.07 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
10.93 |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
10.74 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians |
7.81 |
Food Batchmakers |
5.73 |
Order Clerks |
5.67 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
5.20 |
Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
4.58 |
Musicians and Singers |
3.58 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers |
3.33 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Anniston-Oxford, AL, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
21.70 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* |
14.06 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
8.10 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
7.38 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
7.09 |
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
6.73 |
Team Assemblers |
6.36 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
6.35 |
Procurement Clerks |
5.40 |
Millwrights |
4.60 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ann Arbor, MI, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Sociologists |
43.74 |
Social Science Research Assistants |
31.25 |
Graduate Teaching Assistants |
22.41 |
Biological Technicians |
16.68 |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
16.53 |
Survey Researchers |
14.91 |
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
10.64 |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
9.87 |
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other |
9.78 |
Commercial Pilots |
8.76 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Anderson, SC, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
40.84 |
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers |
40.45 |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
28.44 |
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
16.46 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
5.69 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.40 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
5.30 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
5.06 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
4.88 |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
4.43 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Anderson, IN, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
5.98 |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
5.43 |
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client |
4.50 |
Funeral Service Managers, Directors, Morticians, and Undertakers |
4.13 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
3.82 |
Funeral Attendants |
3.51 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
3.40 |
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians |
2.94 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
2.73 |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
2.47 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Anchorage, AK, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors |
12.94 |
Pile-Driver Operators |
12.84 |
Orthodontists |
12.17 |
Air Traffic Controllers |
11.74 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
10.57 |
Petroleum Engineers |
10.53 |
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |
10.07 |
Life Scientists, All Other |
8.74 |
Transportation Workers, All Other |
8.05 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
7.51 |
Occupations with the highest location quotient in Ames, IA, May 2011
Occupation |
Location Quotient |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians |
18.02 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
17.22 |
Soil and Plant Scientists |
15.89 |
Biological Technicians |
13.44 |
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