Portage County Industry Wages Lag Behind Ohio, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Portage County, Ohio when analyzed can be understood as being medium-high when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 12.9 percent lower than the reported averages in the state of $36,666. The average industry wage was less than the US average pay 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.