The portal 247WallSt.com released an analysis of the productive sectors in the United States with the highest increase in wages in the last year and that exceed the country’s inflation rate
It is no surprise that inflation has made a bottomless hole in our pockets. Many complain about low wages, when these have also risen in recent years. What happens is that the high prices of different products and services in the United States have not allowed us to enjoy these fruits. However, despite what you might think, there are many jobs that have improved their salaries above inflation. Here we leave you at least 15 of those jobs.
The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported inflation at 7.7% in October, down considerably from 8.2% the previous month. The same instance indicated that wages in the private sector have risen 5.2% in the third quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. In general, the profits of the workers remain below the high prices.
However, an analysis of the portal 247WallSt.com found that there are productive sectors in the US where wages have managed to increase at a faster rate than inflation, so it is possible that these workers have been able to face the high general prices. These are 15 of the most advanced jobs.
1. Florists
The salary of florists increased 25.3% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $19.94, compared to $15.92 in August 2021.
2. Promoters of art, sports and agents of public figures
The salary of promoters increased 21.4% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $36.76, compared to $30.27 in August 2021.
3. Workers in the organization of conventions and fairs
The salary of these event organizers increased 20.4% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $41.22, compared to $34.24 in August 2021.
4. Outdoor electrical equipment workers
The salary of these workers increased 17.3% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $23.99, compared to $20.45 in August 2021.
5. Real estate appraisers
The salary of real estate appraisers increased 16.6% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $37.29, compared to $31.98 in August 2021.
6. Bookstore workers
The salary of these employees increased 16.4% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $18.85, compared to $16.19 in August 2021.
7. Construction Finishing Contractors
The salary of construction finishing contractors increased 15.9% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $32.84, compared to $28.34 in August 2021.
8. Workers in the reservations and travel arrangements sector
The salary of travel workers increased 15.8% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $32.87, compared to $28.39 in August 2021.
9. Miscellaneous technical services
The salary of these employees increased 15.7% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $38.92, compared to $33.65 in August 2021.
10. Workers in passenger transport
The salary of public transport drivers increased 15.6% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $21.47, compared to $18.57 in August 2021.
11. Workers in the sector that prepares and packs seafood
The salary of these workers increased 15.5% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $21.55, compared to $18.66 in August 2021.
12. Workers in the sector that produces and sells alcohol
The salary of these workers increased 15.4% in the last year.
The median hourly wage in August 2022 was $37.19, compared to $32.23 in August 2021.