The average weekly wage increased by 3.2% year over year to $1,332 during the second quarter in the 360 largest counties in the US, according to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clayton County in Georgia posted the largest increase in average weekly wage, rising 17.2% year over year to $1,388. A 23.5% increase in the average weekly wage in the “trade, transportation and utilities” segment was the largest contributor to the rise.
On the other hand, Elkhart County in Indiana witnessed the largest decline in average weekly wage, falling 13.2% to $1,087. The manufacturing industry was the largest contributor to the decline, with the average weekly wage in the sector falling by 16.7%.
Among the top 10 largest counties, San Diego posted the biggest year-over-year gains during the second quarter at 7.0% to $1,512. Professional and business services contributed the most substantial impact to the increase.