Ken Dey

Ken Dey
annual average dropped increase industry jobs loss previous private second sign state wages year
The increase in wages is another sign that the state has rebounded from the loss of some 15,000 manufacturing jobs during the nation's recession. In 2001, the private industry average annual wage dropped from the previous year for only the second time.
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Pocatello is benefiting from the growth of high-technology companies, including AMI Semiconductor, which is the largest high-tech employer.
companies growth including largest
Pocatello is benefiting from the growth of high-technology companies ... including AMI Semiconductor, which is the largest high-tech employer.
ahead bring companies confident continue goal higher increase pay remain ultimate wages
We remain confident we will continue to see an increase in wages if we can successfully bring in more companies that pay higher wages. Our ultimate goal is to get ahead of inflation.