Here are the best counties for average wage gains, adjusted for inflation, from 1990 – 2013
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Covering the intersection of business and policy, and informing Michigan employers and workers on the long road back from coronavirus. Our Michigan Economic Dashboard shows key metrics that show how the state is performing.
Slideshow: Worst counties for wage losses (1990 – 2013)
Here are the worst counties for average wage losses, adjusted for inflation, from 1990 – 2013
Slideshow: Best counties for wages (September 2014)
Here are the best counties for average weekly wages as of September, 2014
Slideshow: Worst counties for wages (September 2014)
Here are the worst counties for average weekly wages, as of September, 2014
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