Wage growth has been much stronger in Minnesota than in Wisconsin for workers at every wage level: D1. Average annual change in real hourly wages in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the United States, pre- and post-recession
| Minnesota | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007 | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| 2010–2017 | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau