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Ann Arbor area workers earn among highest wages in state

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

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Washtenaw County has always been known as a hub for new economy jobs, now word is getting out that it's also home to high new economy wages.

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If you're aiming to make money, the Ann Arbor area apparently is a good place to be.

New federal wage data shows jobs in Washtenaw County are among the highest paying in the state.

Employees in Washtenaw County earned an average of $58,479 last year, the fourth highest average compensation rate per job in Michigan, according to data released Monday from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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