20. General merchandise stores
> Wage increase, 2020 to 2021: +8.1%
> Average annual wage, 2021: $33,130
> Employment change, 2020 to 2021: +3.0%
> Total employment, 2021: 3,084,830
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19. Automobile dealers
> Wage increase, 2020 to 2021: +8.2%
> Average annual wage, 2021: $53,850
> Employment change, 2020 to 2021: +1.9%
> Total employment, 2021: 1,220,250
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18. Grain and oilseed milling
> Wage increase, 2020 to 2021: +8.5%
> Average annual wage, 2021: $57,610
> Employment change, 2020 to 2021: +1.9%
> Total employment, 2021: 62,980
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17. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
> Wage increase, 2020 to 2021: +9.2%
> Average annual wage, 2021: $65,820
> Employment change, 2020 to 2021: -4.5%
> Total employment, 2021: 87,450
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16. Special food services
> Wage increase, 2020 to 2021: +10.9%
> Average annual wage, 2021: $36,250
> Employment change, 2020 to 2021: -15.1%
> Total employment, 2021: 473,810
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