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Jul
15
Consumer Price Index, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area – June 2025

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area advanced 0.4 percent for the two months ending in June 2025.

Jul
15
Consumer Price Index, West Region — June 2025

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the West Region advanced 0.1 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Jul
15
Consumer Price Index, South Region — June 2025

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.3 percent in June.

Jul
10
Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque — May 2024

Workers in the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.17 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66.

Jul
10
Occupational Employment and Wages in Alexandria — May 2024

Workers in the Alexandria, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.09 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66.

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