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See which common jobs pay middle-class wages in Greater Cleveland

A recent report from Policy Matters Ohio shows four of the top 10 most common jobs in Greater Cleveland pay under $15 an hour and that only three jobs in the top 10 pay a living wage.

by Olivera Perkins May 14, 2024May 13, 2024

Signal Cleveland’s economics reporter, Olivera Perkins, shares stories on how residents make ends meet and provides data-driven reports about the economic impact of decisions local leaders make. Topics include employment, workforce development, labor, trade, housing, banking, community economic development, transportation, public finance and wealth disparities.

See which common jobs pay middle-class wages in Greater Cleveland

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