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Average weekly wages in majority of U.S. counties were below national average in 2013
July 18, 2014
In 2013, average weekly wages in the majority of U.S. counties were below the national average of $958. Among U.S. counties, San Mateo, California, had the highest average weekly wage ($1,983). Delta, Texas, had the lowest with $378.
Average weekly wage in U.S. counties, annual averages, 2013
$786 and higher
$698 to $785
$640 to $697
$587 to $639
Lower than $587
$561
Geneva County, AL
Hover over a county to see data. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Following San Mateo, California, as the county with the highest average weekly wage in 2013 were New York, New York ($1,956), Santa Clara, California ($1,895), and North Slope Borough, Alaska ($1,873).
In 2013, following Delta, Texas, as the county with the lowest average weekly wage were Keweenaw, Michigan ($382), Loup, Nebraska ($397), and Shannon, Missouri ($399).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Average weekly wages in majority of U.S. counties were below national average in 2013 at https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2014/ted_20140718.htm (visited April 30, 2025).
United States Department of Labor
