Wage Growth Struggles to Keep Pace with Inflation Across Industries
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A new study reveals that wages in the US have lagged behind inflation by 1.2 percentage points over the past four years, with certain professions like educators experiencing larger gaps, leading to ongoing financial strain for many households. Despite some sectors like healthcare and leisure seeing wage growth, overall wage dissatisfaction remains high, and the job market is perceived as stagnant, especially in white-collar industries.
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