The chart shows the leading U.S. states by average annual wage growth between 2020 and 2025, highlighting economic expansion and labor market trends. California ranks first with a 3.5% wage growth rate, followed closely by Texas at 3.3% and Florida at 3.2%, signaling strong employment-driven income gains. New York records 3.1%, while Washington posts 3.0%, underscoring the strength of their urban economies. Illinois achieves 2.9%, and Georgia follows with 2.8%, both reflecting steady growth. North Carolina shows 2.7%, Virginia has 2.6%, and Massachusetts rounds out the top ten with 2.5%. States like Ohio (2.4%), Michigan (2.3%), and Pennsylvania (2.2%) demonstrate moderate increases, while Tennessee, Indiana, and Missouri post slower growth between 1.9% and 1.7%. Wisconsin and Colorado record the lowest rates at 1.6% and 1.5%, respectively. This data reflects the uneven distribution of wage growth, concentrated in key economic hubs.
| Labels | Average Annual Wage Growth (%) 2020–2025 |
|---|---|
| California | 3.5 |
| Texas | 3.3 |
| Florida | 3.2 |
| New York | 3.1 |
| Washington | 3.0 |
| Illinois | 2.9 |
| Georgia | 2.8 |
| North Carolina | 2.7 |
| Virginia | 2.6 |
| Massachusetts | 2.5 |
| Ohio | 2.4 |
| Michigan | 2.3 |
| Pennsylvania | 2.2 |
| Arizona | 2.1 |
| New Jersey | 2.0 |
| Tennessee | 1.9 |
| Indiana | 1.8 |
| Missouri | 1.7 |
| Wisconsin | 1.6 |
| Colorado | 1.5 |
