We examine what "high-wage" and "quality" jobs mean, where the jobs are today, where they'll be in the future and what elected officials are doing to attract jobs.
Published July 31, 2017
By Christina Estes
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ince the Great Recession, government leaders have made business friendly policies and job creation top priorities with politicians often touting "high-wage" and "quality" jobs. In this four-part series, we examine what "high-wage" and "quality" jobs mean, where the jobs are today, where they'll be in the future and what elected officials are doing to attract jobs.
VOTE: What do you consider a high-wage job?
Part I
What Does 'High-Wage' Mean?
July 31, 2017 →
Part II
Where Are The Jobs Today?
Aug. 1, 2017 →
Part III
What About The Middle-Skilled?
Aug. 2, 2017 →
Part IV
What's Government Doing?
Aug. 3, 2017 →
By The Numbers
Here's an interactive look at local and national wages, employment and cost of living.
Editor: Al Macias | Digital: Sky Schaudt, Jackie Hai | Design: Ambar Favela
