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Greater Houston Average Wage Tops $26 An Hour

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 14, 2019 · The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the median Houston-area wage is more than $1 an hour above the national average.

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BLS: Houston’s Mean Wages Higher Than National Average

Ed Mayberry

Posted on May 1, 2017 · The mean wage for Houston is about seven percent above the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS has released its annual Occupational Employment and Wages report for the Houston area.

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