More Jobs, Less Pay

Michigan, a pioneer of the American middle class, is adding jobs but wages have fallen below the national average in the past decade.

Four-in-10 Michigan families can’t afford life’s basics, according to a report by the United Way. The report contends that helping struggling workers will ultimately benefit the state as a whole.

Michigan rural counties struggle with jobs loss.

West Michigan leads the way in Michigan jobs recovery, while the state as a whole still trails the nation.

Four-in-10 Michigan families can’t afford life’s basics, according to a report by the United Way. The report contends that helping struggling workers will ultimately benefit the state as a whole.

Here are the best counties for average weekly wages as of September, 2014

Here are the worst counties for average weekly wages, as of September, 2014

Here are the best counties for average wage gains, adjusted for inflation, from 1990 - 2013

Here are the worst counties for average wage losses, adjusted for inflation, from 1990 – 2013