Archived: Increase the Average Earnings of Washington Workers
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Why is this a priority?
As annual wages increase, individuals and families are better able to support themselves and their communities. Higher average wages in Washington state are a priority because higher wages lead toreduced poverty, increases purchasing power of workers and reduces expenses for government social programs.
How are we doing?
Green: Average earnings of Washington workersincreased 9.1 percent from 2012 to 2015, going from $51,595 to $56,273.
Analysis (Root Causes)
A combination of forces fueled the increase, including an improving job market, a tightening labor market, low inflation and rising wages. Wage increases were spread across the wage spectrum.
What are we working on?
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For More Information
- Choose Washington: http://choosewashingtonstate.com/
- Employment Security: http://www.esd.wa.gov/
