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Posted July 21, 2008 Focus: Manufacturing Manufacturing has new look in R.I. By Denise Perreault PBN Staff Writer It wouldn’t even make the list of hot careers sought by most young job-seekers, yet manufacturing remains an essential segment of the Rhode Island economy. Employing about 48,000 people with a payroll of more than $2.3 billion, it can offer workers good wages, on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement. The average annual manufacturing wage was $53,798 in Rhode Island in May, according to state figures. More » This item is available in full to subscribers. Please log in to continue.