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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
Employment: Unemployment continues to decline — but there’s substantial room for improvement
Business and Jobs: While high-wage sectors have grown, low- and moderate-wage jobs are still making up pandemic losses
Wages and Profits: Recent wage gains for workers are dwarfed by growth in corporate profits
Wealth Inequality:  The gap between the top 1% and everyone else in the U.S. continues to widen
Family Budgets:  Prices for child care, rent, and health insurance have risen faster than wages for years