Demographics of Inflation-adjusted Wages

Wages and income serve as primary indicators of well-being and have a significant impact on future consumer demand. Inflation-adjusted wages can be used to gauge changes in purchasing power. Complementing the article Measuring Inflation: CPI and PCE, this interactive Tableau visualization examines wage gains across demographics, industries, and areas within the state utilizing the Census Bureau’s Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) data. Delve into the visualization to explore emerging trends, patterns, and disparities. For additional insights and information on the data and measurements of inflation, please refer to the last tab of the visualization.

Directions: Use the drop-down box and highlight tool in the top right to specify an area, industry, age, etc. Additional data points are available through the tab navigation above the visualization.