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
Washington’s Economic Recovery is Slowing
WIth fewer jobs being added each month, public health measures -- and government rescue and relief -- are crucial to get our economy moving
Unemployment Drops — but 200,000 Jobs are Still Missing
Washington's underlying economic problems won't be fixed without strong rescue and relief
COVID-19 Pandemic Means Unprecedented Job Losses, but Impact Isn’t Uniform
Smaller, high-wage sectors and people with college degrees face better odds
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
The Growth of Economic Inequality in Washington
A few at the top are pulling away, leaving everyone else behind
What’s Happening with Wages in Washington
Why most workers won’t be ready for the next (inevitable) recession
How Family Finances Are Being Squeezed
Costs are rising faster than incomes for the typical Washington family