Columbia Metro Area Industry Wages Lag Behind Missouri, and Wages Lag Behind the United States Industry Wages

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The overall industry wages in Columbia, MO when analyzed can be described as relatively low when compared to other Metro Areas throughout the US in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 21.4 percent lower than the state, which accounted an average of $36,168. The average industry wage was less than the national industry average 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.