The number of higher-wage jobs in Seattle is increasing rapidly: Percent change in the number of jobs in Seattle from third quarter 2014 to third quarter 2016, by hourly wage category
| Hourly wage category | Percent change |
|---|---|
| Jobs paying under $19/hr. | -8.5% |
| Jobs paying over $19/hr. | 21.2% |
| All jobs | 11.8% |
Source: EPI calculations using data from Jardim et al. (2017), Table 3