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The Effect Of Covid-19 On The Low-Wage Workforce Nationwide, Katie Gilbertson
The Effect Of Covid-19 On The Low-Wage Workforce Nationwide, Katie Gilbertson
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Key Takeaways: 1. Each low-wage occupation pays less than the mean hourly wage in their respective MSA. 2. Least amount of wage variance among MSAs in 2019. 3. In Las Vegas 2/3 of occupational wages increased, but employment dropped in 14/15 occupations. Leisure and hospitality occupations hardest hit and slowest to recover.