Columbus Metro Area Industry Wages Exceed Ohio, but Wages Lag Behind the United States Industry Wages

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The overall industry wages in Columbus, OH when analyzed can be understood as being relatively high when analyzed with other 2nd quarter of 2006 Metro Area wages throughout the US. The average pay is 5.6 percent higher than the state, which accounted an average of $36,666. The overall 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.