Washington Ranked #12 in Business Week's Best and Worst States for Tech Jobs

Business Week released it's rankings on the best and worst states for tech jobs.  Washington is ranked #12 out of 50.  Here are Washington state statistics shared in the article:

• Tech jobs gained/lost in 2007: 11,300
  
• Percent growth: +7%
  
• Growing industries: Software publishing, computer systems design, engineering services
  
• Average tech wage (rank out of 52): $95,875 (3)
  
• Percent private-sector workers in tech firms: 7.2%
  
• Overall ranking: 12
  
• Key Tech Employers: Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), RealNetworks (RNWK)