State of Working Washington
Welcome to the State of Working Washington. Here, you will find our annual State of Working Washington Report and interactive graphs that will inform you about how Washingtonians are faring – from the cost of education to income inequality to pay.
Spoiler: it’s not always getting better…
Note: The graphs will not be interactive on mobile phones.
Growing Jobs, Stagnant Wages, Increasing Inequality and Rising Prices
The State of Working Washington 2018: Full Report
Since the Great Recession, Washington has added over 400,000 jobs. But sluggish wage growth and rising prices are making the state a more difficult place to work and raise a family.
Even after adjusting for inflation, costs for rent, home ownership, health care, child care, and higher education have outpaced modest increases in median family income.
Unemployment and underemployment
A look at the numbers shows there's still room for improvement
Wages vs. Productivity
For most Washington workers, wages have barely budged in 40 years, despite productivity gains
Public Higher Education Tuition in Washington
State budget cuts have pushed the cost of college out of reach
Living Wage Metrics by County
Rural Washingtonians are having a harder time getting by
The Pay Gap by Industry in Washington
No matter the job, women are earning less than men
Washington State’s Race Gaps
It's not just money - gaps in opportunity span multiple areas
Income Inequality in Washington
The Wealthy Are Getting Wealthier and Everyone Else Isn't
Pay Disparities by Race and Sex
The wage gap can't be explained without discrimination