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
A Fair Deal at Work
Rising Prices and Family Budgets
It's getting harder for families to make ends meet
A Fair Deal at Work
Increasing Inequality
Washington is growing more unequal, more quickly, than the nation
An Inclusive Economy
Income Inequality in Washington
The Wealthy Are Getting Wealthier and Everyone Else Isn't
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Pay Disparities by Race and Sex
The wage gap can't be explained without discrimination
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Taxable Sales as Percent of Income
Even though the sales tax rate is increasing, it's bringing in less money