Have average hourly earnings in Nevada risen since 2016?
By Jacqueline Agustin
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The average hourly wage in Nevada in 2019 was $22.70, up 7% from 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Last year the state raised its minimum wage from $7.25 to $8 as of July 1, 2020, with further annual 75 -cent increases up to $11 scheduled through 2024. The minimum for workers who don't receive health benefits is $1 higher.
Growth in earnings in the state is in line with recent national trends, although the trend has been disrupted by the coronavirus' impact on the economy.
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