What does this indicator measure?
This indicator measures the 50th percentile wage for all full-time workers: 50 percent of workers in an occupation earn wages below the median wage, and 50 percent earn wages above.
Annual Median Wage, 2005-09
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | $29,430 | $30,400 | $31,410 | $32,390 | $33,190 |
| New York State | $34,020 | $35,170 | $36,470 | $37,750 | $38,450 |
| Syracuse MSA | $29,720 | $30,150 | $31,340 | $32,460 | $33,510 |
| Rochester MSA | $29,960 | $31,170 | $32,080 | $32,550 | $33,470 |