November 2, 2011 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Employment in large counties, March 2010–March 2011
Percent change in employment, selected large counties, March 2010–March 2011
County |
Percent change in employment |
Elkhart, IN |
6.2 |
Ottawa, MI |
4.7 |
Washington, PA |
4.3 |
Prince William, VA |
4.3 |
Benton, WA |
4.3 |
United States |
1.3 |
Sacramento, CA |
-1.6 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Employment in large counties, March 2010–March 2011.
Percent change in average weekly wages, selected large counties, first quarter 2010–first quarter 2011
County |
Percent change in weekly wages |
Peoria, IL |
18.9 |
Santa Clara, CA |
12.4 |
Macomb, MI |
12.0 |
Clayton, GA |
11.9 |
Wayne, MI |
11.3 |
United States |
5.2 |
Williamson, TX |
-3.8 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Employment in large counties, March 2010–March 2011.
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