COLUMN: Unemployment low in Salem, but wage growth mixed
The Salem area economy is looking strong. According to the latest Oregon Employment Department report, employment in the area is up by 5,000 workers over last year. The labor force has increased by about the same number, and the unemployment rate ticked down in August, and is now below 4% for the first time since last December.
Analyzing employment and wage growth in selected Salem area industries shows a more mixed picture. This isn’t…
