Saturday, November 1, 2008

Utahns Are Employed

Utahns' incomes are rising
Utah wages and incomes have been increasing between 5 and 10 percent over the past few years.
Utah wages are expected to increase nearly 5 percent in 2008.
Utahns' personal incomes are expected to rise almost 8 percent in 2008.
In 2007, Utah's average annual pay growth increased 5.5 percent from 2006, exceeding inflation for the fourth year in a row.
Personal income growth was 9 percent in 2007.

Source: Economic data chart from the state of UtahSource: 2008 Economic Report to the Governor