Oregon’s middle wages are barely keeping up with the rising cost of living, and lowest-paid workers are taking home less than in 2002 after adjusting for inflation.
Oregon’s middle wages are barely keeping up with the rising cost of living, and lowest-paid workers are taking home less than in 2002 after adjusting for inflation.
The Employment Department report shows the biggest wage gains were concentrated among the highest-paid workers.
The results showed the bottom 60 percent of Oregon earners have seen little — if any — gains on net since 2002. The lowest-paid 40 percent actually lost ground between then and now.
Read more at OregonLive.com.
