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.
Since 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.
Phoenix at work
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Christina Estes/KJZZWhen politicians announce companies expanding or moving to the Valley, they often tout new "high-wage" jobs. We begin our four-part series on jobs by trying to define what "high-wage" means. -
(Photo by Christina Estes - KJZZ)Pew Research Center examined household incomes and expenditures between 2004 and 2014. It found the median income had declined 13 percent while spending on things like housing, food and clothing increased nearly 14 percent. But, some workers are cashing in. -
(Photo by Christina Estes -KJZZ)Eight years after the Great Recession ended, we’re seeing low unemployment, but many workers aren’t seeing their paychecks increase much. We continue our series “Phoenix at Work” with a look at one group hit especially hard. -
(Photo by Christina Estes - KJZZ)Competition for jobs has led state and local governments to offer financial incentives to companies looking to move or expand. While supporters say offering tax credits and even cash is necessary, others worry deals for corporations could hurt the state in the long run.
By the numbers
Here's an interactive look at local and national wages, employment and cost of living.
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