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percent, or 2,754 jobs, between 2003 and according to a study releasedf Friday bythe . The sector directly employs nearly 22,000 people in the which includes Houston, and has an average wage of about thestudy said. In Texas as a the industry accounts for morethan 71,000 direcr jobs with an average salary of nearly $70,0090 and supports 236,000 jobs and a $31 billiohn payroll, while generating a total annual economid impact of $75 the Texas Life Sciences Industry Profilwe found. The industry attracted $179 million in venturwe capital in 2008 and drawssome $1.1 billion each year from the .
Developexd by New Economy Strategies LLC, the study showsd that the Texas life science s industry is one of the most vibrant and growinfg sectors ofthe state’s economy and demonstratesd significant gains in both employment and investment “Texas’ life sciences are literally breathing new life into the Texasx economy, while pioneering life-saving medicalo therapies,” said Tom Kowalksi, THBI president and chief executive officer.
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