Job losses since the beginning of the pandemic versus occupation hourly wages
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$48
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20%
Higher wage jobs are around or above pre-pandemic levels in employment.
Jobs that are still far below pre-pandemic levels have lower wages.
Median hourly wage
Change in jobs, February 2020-March 2021