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Florida saw a 20.37% salary increase.
Residents saw an average increase from $50,020 to $60,210.
Florida has seen steady population growth since the pandemic, including many remote workers.
Duris noted this could be due to Idaho getting into more industries than in the past.
Utah
Those living in Utah experienced an 18.74% increase in average wages.
The average salary has risen from $51,430 to $61,070 the highest salary in the top five.
Duris attributed this to more high-paying industries moving to the state.
South Dakota
South Dakota employees saw an 18.39% increase in average wages.
The states salaries have gone from $44,960 to $53,230.
In South Dakota, a state law ties minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index, he pointed out.
So, workers earning thecurrent minimum wagemay expect a raise in January.
This ensures, to a certain degree, a continuous yearly growth for the wages.
Montana
Rounding out the top five, Montana saw a 18.30% increase in average wages.
The states salaries rose from $47,270 to $55,920.
Wang attributed this to a need for skilled workers in the state.
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