wages

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The local hire rate was 47%, and the total hours worked in all trades was 2.3 million, with wages ranging from $43 to $131 with benefits and $28 to $86 without benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Real wages for low-wage workers fell consistently from 2003 to 2013.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

At America’s 20-largest low-wage employers, median wages won’t get you a used car or a two-bedroom apartment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Restrictionists say farmers could attract more U.S. workers if they increased wages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

That was slightly more than six months’ worth of wages for me.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros