Cities Where Wages Will Increase the Most by 2060

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March 1, 2023 12:04 pm

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30. Ocean City, NJ
> Projected real income growth, 2022 to 2060: +79.5%
> Real income per capita, 2022: $57,293
> Projected income per capita, 2060: $102,858
> Fastest rising industry wage, 2022 to 2060: Forestry, fishing, related activities and other (+82.3%)

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29. Charleston-North Charleston, SC
> Projected real income growth, 2022 to 2060: +80.0%
> Real income per capita, 2022: $50,800
> Projected income per capita, 2060: $91,415
> Fastest rising industry wage, 2022 to 2060: Management of companies and enterprises (+74.9%)

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28. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
> Projected real income growth, 2022 to 2060: +80.1%
> Real income per capita, 2022: $65,569
> Projected income per capita, 2060: $118,103
> Fastest rising industry wage, 2022 to 2060: Forestry, fishing, related activities and other (+95.0%)

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27. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
> Projected real income growth, 2022 to 2060: +80.2%
> Real income per capita, 2022: $53,092
> Projected income per capita, 2060: $95,656
> Fastest rising industry wage, 2022 to 2060: Educational services (+56.5%)

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26. Naples-Marco Island, FL
> Projected real income growth, 2022 to 2060: +80.6%
> Real income per capita, 2022: $102,829
> Projected income per capita, 2060: $185,732
> Fastest rising industry wage, 2022 to 2060: Forestry, fishing, related activities and other (+75.5%)

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