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After 15 Flat Years, American Wages Are Finally Really Rising

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Between 2000 and 2014, the median inflation-adjusted wage rose by all of $6. In 2015, it shot up by $1,074.

David Cay Johnston

David Cay Johnston

Published Oct. 21 2016 8:10PM EDT

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David Cay Johnston

David Cay Johnston

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