U.S. auto wages plunged following 2009 industry restructuring: Real average hourly earnings for production, non-supervisory workers, 2008–2023
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Motor Vehicles and Parts | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2009 | -4.8% | -1.2% |
| 2010 | -1.8% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | -5.5% | -5.5% |
| 2012 | -10.0% | -10.2% |
| 2013 | -12.2% | -12.4% |
| 2014 | -13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2015 | -14.2% | -12.3% |
| 2016 | -12.3% | -13.0% |
| 2017 | -12.7% | -14.3% |
| 2018 | -12.9% | -12.3% |
| 2019 | -14.8% | -11.0% |
| 2020 | -14.6% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | -16.2% | -10.0% |
| 2022 | -20.7% | -10.4% |
| 2023 | -19.3% | -10.0% |
Notes: 2023 denotes through July 2023.
Source: Author’s analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Current Employment Statistics (CES) data.