Wages in the State of California Exceed Wages in the United States

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The overall industry wages in California when analyzed can be understood as being medium-low when analyzed with other States in the United States. The overall wages are greater than average in United States of $ 40,259.

The counties in the State of California in terms of total industry wages in the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from $74,124 in Santa Clara County to a low of a $21,775 in Modoc County.

Top ten counties in terms of industry wages in the California
Total Industry Wages

1. Santa Clara County ($74,124)
2. San Mateo County ($63,128)
3. San Francisco County ($63,124)
4. Marin County ($56,385)
5. Alameda County ($52,766)
6. Contra Costa County ($51,789)
7. Orange County ($47,177)
8. Los Angeles County ($44,903)
9. San Diego County ($43,139)
10. Ventura County ($42,600)


About: These facts are part of the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.