March 31, 2011 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Employment and wages in large U.S. counties, September 2009–September 2010
Percent change in employment, selected large counties, September 2009–September 2010
| County |
Percent change |
Elkhart, IN |
6.8 |
Denton, TX |
3.2 |
Bell, TX |
3.1 |
Arlington, VA |
3.1 |
Washington, PA |
2.7 |
United States |
0.2 |
Sacramento, CA |
-3.7 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Employment and wages in large U.S. counties, September 2009–September 2010.
Percent change in average weekly wages, selected large counties, third quarter 2009–third quarter 2010
| County |
Percent change |
Rock Island, IL |
12.2 |
Benton, AR |
10.4 |
Santa Clara, CA |
10.1 |
Anoka, MN |
8.9 |
Butler, PA |
8.8 |
United States |
3.4 |
Sacramento, CA |
-2.2 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Employment and wages in large U.S. counties, September 2009–September 2010.
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