How real wages have changed across the country

Percent change in average hourly earnings for private workers, inflation-adjusted January 2021 to September 2024

Map of the US showing the percent change in average hourly earnings for each state and Washington. DC

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Note: State wages adjusted by inflation in Census divisions

Chart: Madison Hoff/Business InsiderSource: Business Insider's calculations of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics