Job losses since the beginning of the pandemic versus occupation hourly wages
−60%
−50%
−40%
−30%
−20%
−10%
0%
10%
20%
$8
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
$20
$22
$24
$26
$28
$30
$32
$34
$36
$38
$40
$42
$44
$46
$48
Higher wage jobs are still seeing smaller declines in employment.
Jobs that are still far below pre-pandemic levels have lower wages.
Median hourly wage
Change in jobs, February to October