Median wage down 15.6pct in 2020

Published: Jul 14, 2021 6:01 AM | Updated: Jul 14, 2021 6:39 AM

Income levels took a massive hit in 2020 after monthly median salaries and wages grew -15.6 percent while the average was -9 percent.

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