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”The City of Highland has always taken a proactive approach to community development. It is clear that the City of Highland is making a concerted effort to help existing business, as well as to encourage new business and industry to locate in Highland.“ - Rob Bowman, President and CEO - Terra Properties, Inc.

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Highland, Illinois, which is included in the St. Louis MSA, offers an experienced and educated labor force at competitive wages across the board.

Wages:  St. Louis MSA

Occupation Code

Occupation Title

Employment

Mean Hourly

Mean Annual

11-3051

Industrial Production Managers

1,770

$49.48

$102,920

11-9021

Construction Managers

1,950

$48.68

$101,260

17-2112

Industrial Engineers

2,540

  $43.39

$90,250

17-2141

Mechanical Engineers

2,170

$40.75

$84,760

51-4041

Machinists

3,680

$22.40

$46,580

53-3032

Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor Trailer

14,840

$20.70

$43,050

53-3033

Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

7,420

$17.44

      $36,270

53-7062

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers

22,130

$14.92

$31,030

43-4051

Customer Service Representatives

26,480

$16.82

$34,980

43-4171

Receptionists and Information Clerks

7,830

$12.44

$25,870

43-5081

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers

16,700

$13.39

$27,850

15-1131

Computer Programmers

4,610

$40.55

$84,350

15-1132

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

6,890

$46.06

$95,810

15-1133

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software

2,030

$50.39

$104,820

15-2031

Operations Research Analysts

630

$34.78

$72,340

Source:  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2015 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage estimates. St. Louis MSA includes Illinois counties of: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Claire; and Missouri counties of: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington.

 

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