The average salary in the Rural Capital Area (RCA) is $49,000/year, about 86% of the U.S. average. From 2013-2018 the RCA average salary grew 13%, versus 15% for the U.S.
Salaries in the Rural Capital Area are below U.S. levels in all industries except Manufacturing. Salaries in three sectors grew faster than the national rate from 2013-2018:
- Professional and Business Services – 41%
- Construction – 23%
- Natural Resources & Mining – 8%
Other sectors experienced double-digit salary growth, but grew slightly slower than the US:
- Financial Activities – 17%
- Leisure & Hospitality – 17%
- Health Services & Private Education – 12%
- Government – 12%
- Manufacturing – 10%
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities grew just 1% over the period.
To learn more on income and poverty trends, read the complete profile: https://www.ruralcapitalheadlight.com/profile-wage-income-trends