Where Data Tells the Story
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U.S. workers earned an average of $35.06 per hour in 2024, an 8.8% rise in real terms since 2015.
Many people argue that where you live determines your economic fate more than your talent, work ethic, or education.
This graphic shows average hourly real wages by state, based on data from the Economic Policy Institute.