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- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that average weekly earnings increased by 3.9% to $1,243.03 over the 12 months ending in May 2025 amid a 4.2% unemployment rate.
- This wage growth occurred despite federal minimum wage remaining at $7.25 per hour in 2025, with 20 states maintaining that minimum and budget cuts eliminating tens of thousands of jobs.
- Women earned about 85% of men’s wages and remained overrepresented in low-paying jobs, while Hispanic workers' median earnings lagged and less-educated full-time workers earned the least.
- Median annual wages for low-paying jobs ranged around $26,200 to $34,730, with roles like teaching assistants, fast food workers, and ushers employing hundreds to thousands locally.
- These findings suggest persistent wage disparities and employment challenges despite some earnings growth and stable unemployment, partly due to job cuts and economic uncertainties.
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Lowest-paying jobs in Phoenix
Jacob Lund // Shutterstock Lowest-paying jobs in Phoenix Uncertainty clouds the current job market. On one hand, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment rates at 4.2% as of May 2025—and that hasn’t changed much in the past year, a typical indicator of a positive economy. At the same time, average weekly earnings have increased by 3.9% over the 12 months ending May 2025 to reach $1,243.03. However, the American economy may soon shift.…
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