Manufacturing workers in the South have a lower pay advantage compared with other regions: Ratio of median wage in manufacturing to overall median wage by region, 2025
| Ratio of median wage in manufacturing to median wage overall | |
|---|---|
| Midwest | 1.10 |
| Northeast | 1.11 |
| South | 1.07 |
| West | 1.14 |
Note: Wages include overtime, tips & commissions.
Source: EPI analysis of CPS Outgoing Rotation Group data.