The Most Iconic Job in Every State

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6. Colorado

> Most iconic job: Atmospheric and Space Scientists

> Employed in job statewide: 1,700

> Median salary, iconic job: $95,990

> Share of U.S. employment in job: 16.4%

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7. Connecticut

> Most iconic job: Actuaries

> Employed in job statewide: 980

> Median salary, iconic job: $108,340

> Share of U.S. employment in job: 5.0%

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8. Delaware

> Most iconic job: Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

> Employed in job statewide: 3,800

> Median salary, iconic job: $23,690

> Share of U.S. employment in job: 2.4%

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9. Florida

> Most iconic job: Special Education Teachers, All Other

> Employed in job statewide: 12,200

> Median salary, iconic job: $48,600

> Share of U.S. employment in job: 31.8%

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10. Georgia

> Most iconic job: Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

> Employed in job statewide: 9,490

> Median salary, iconic job: $28,440

> Share of U.S. employment in job: 34.2%