State of Working Washington
Research reports and interactive charts showing how Washington residents are faring in today’s economy, from jobs and wages to inequality and family budgets. Note: Charts are not interactive on mobile devices.
In Depth
Jobs: COVID-19 pandemic means unprecedented job losses, but impact isn’t uniform
Wages: Why most Washington workers couldn’t prepare for the COVID-19 crisis
Economic Inequality: A few at the top are pulling away, leaving everyone else behind
Sources of Inequality: The forces behind Washington’s growing economic inequality
Family Budgets: Higher costs are making harder for more families to make ends meet
State of Working Washington
Unemployment Drops — but 200,000 Jobs are Still Missing
Washington's underlying economic problems won't be fixed without strong rescue and relief
State of Working Washington
COVID-19 Pandemic Means Unprecedented Job Losses, but Impact Isn’t Uniform
Smaller, high-wage sectors and people with college degrees face better odds
State of Working Washington
No shelter in a storm: Why most workers couldn’t prepare for the economic fallout from COVID-19
Most of the gains from a decade of economic growth went to the top
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The Growth of Economic Inequality in Washington
A few at the top are pulling away, leaving everyone else behind
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What’s Happening with Wages in Washington
Why most workers won’t be ready for the next (inevitable) recession
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How Family Finances Are Being Squeezed
Costs are rising faster than incomes for the typical Washington family
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Washington’s Employment Picture
A look at the numbers shows room for improvement