Rice County Industry Wages Lag Behind Minnesota, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Rice County, Minnesota when analyzed can be understood as being relatively high when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 23.3 percent lower than the state, which was reported to be $40,849. The average industry wage was less than the overall average in the United States of $40,259.

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.