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Wage Gaps Vary Across States | Macon News
Wage gaps across the U.S. are starkly uneven—California and New York see top earners making over 170% more than the median, fueled by tech and finance hubs. But half the states, including Oregon, are closing that gap. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania and North Carolina saw the biggest jumps in inequality. Some say wide gaps reward productivity, others warn they hurt broad economic growth. North Dakota stands out with the narrowest gap, where median earners still get at least half of top earners’ pay. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a patchwork of trends shaping America’s income…
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