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. (Spoiler: it’s not always getting better…) Note: Charts are not interactive on mobile devices.
In Depth
Jobs: A look at the numbers shows room for improvement
Wages: Why most Washington workers won’t be ready for the next (inevitable) recession
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
Taxable Sales as Percent of Income
Even though the sales tax rate is increasing, it's bringing in less money