The living wage shown is the hourly rate that an individual in a household must earn to support his or herself and their family. The assumption is the sole provider is working full-time (2080 hours per year). The tool provides information for individuals, and households with one or two working adults and zero to three children. In the case of households with two working adults, all values are per working adult, single or in a family unless otherwise noted.
The state minimum wage is the same for all individuals, regardless of how many dependents they may have. Data are updated annually, in the first quarter of the new year. State minimum wages are determined based on the posted value of the minimum wage as of January one of the coming year (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2019). The poverty rate reflects a person's gross annual income. We have converted it to an hourly wage for the sake of comparison.
For further detail, please reference the technical documentation here.
| 1 ADULT | 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) | 2 ADULTS (BOTH WORKING) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0Children | 1Child | 2Children | 3Children | 0Children | 1Child | 2Children | 3Children | 0Children | 1Child | 2Children | 3Children | |
| Living Wage | $18.31 | $38.93 | $51.71 | $68.08 | $28.45 | $34.95 | $39.93 | $43.81 | $14.10 | $21.41 | $27.83 | $33.87 |
| Poverty Wage | $6.53 | $8.80 | $11.07 | $13.34 | $8.80 | $11.07 | $13.34 | $15.61 | $4.40 | $5.54 | $6.67 | $7.81 |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 |
Typical Expenses
These figures show the individual expenses that went into the living wage estimate. Their values vary by family size, composition, and the current location.
| 1 ADULT | 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) | 2 ADULTS (BOTH WORKING) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0Children | 1Child | 2Children | 3Children | 0Children | 1Child | 2Children | 3Children | 0Children | 1Child | 2Children | 3Children | |
| Food | $3,926 | $5,795 | $8,707 | $11,540 | $7,198 | $8,966 | $11,564 | $14,071 | $7,198 | $8,966 | $11,564 | $14,071 |
| Child Care | $0 | $13,108 | $26,215 | $39,323 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,108 | $26,215 | $39,323 |
| Medical | $3,049 | $10,543 | $10,553 | $10,478 | $7,544 | $10,553 | $10,478 | $10,631 | $7,544 | $10,553 | $10,478 | $10,631 |
| Housing | $12,456 | $14,676 | $14,676 | $18,204 | $12,876 | $14,676 | $14,676 | $18,204 | $12,456 | $14,676 | $14,676 | $18,204 |
| Transportation | $5,477 | $9,851 | $12,045 | $14,484 | $9,851 | $12,045 | $14,484 | $15,530 | $9,851 | $12,045 | $14,484 | $15,530 |
| Civic | $3,074 | $6,107 | $6,821 | $9,300 | $6,107 | $6,821 | $9,300 | $7,395 | $6,107 | $6,821 | $9,300 | $7,395 |
| Other | $4,253 | $7,420 | $8,755 | $9,610 | $7,420 | $8,755 | $9,610 | $10,749 | $7,420 | $8,755 | $9,610 | $10,749 |
| Required annual income after taxes | $32,366 | $67,631 | $87,904 | $113,071 | $51,127 | $61,948 | $70,243 | $76,712 | $50,707 | $75,056 | $96,458 | $116,035 |
| Annual taxes | $5,718 | $13,346 | $19,654 | $28,530 | $8,048 | $10,742 | $12,808 | $14,418 | $7,943 | $14,006 | $19,335 | $24,868 |
| Required annual income before taxes | $38,084 | $80,977 | $107,558 | $141,601 | $59,175 | $72,691 | $83,050 | $91,130 | $58,650 | $89,062 | $115,793 | $140,903 |
Typical Annual Salaries
These are the typical annual salaries for various professions in this location.
| Occupational Area | Typical Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management | $125,413 |
| Business & Financial Operations | $84,675 |
| Computer & Mathematical | $110,706 |
| Architecture & Engineering | $86,340 |
| Life, Physical, & Social Science | $82,547 |
| Community & Social Service | $53,969 |
| Legal | $86,185 |
| Education, Training, & Library | $54,157 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media | $55,634 |
| Healthcare Practitioners & Technical | $68,346 |
| Healthcare Support | $33,043 |
| Protective Service | $43,175 |
| Food Preparation & Serving Related | $26,384 |
| Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance | $33,175 |
| Personal Care & Service | $31,466 |
| Sales & Related | $33,749 |
| Office & Administrative Support | $41,808 |
| Farming, Fishing, & Forestry | $39,140 |
| Construction & Extraction | $51,808 |
| Installation, Maintenance, & Repair | $53,275 |
| Production | $40,706 |
| Transportation & Material Moving | $35,314 |
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The living wage, as defined in the provided information, is the hourly rate necessary for an individual to support themselves and their family, assuming the sole provider is working full-time (2080 hours per year). This concept takes into account various factors such as family size, composition, and location.
The state minimum wage, on the other hand, is a fixed rate for all individuals, irrespective of their dependents. This minimum wage is determined annually based on the posted value as of January 1 of the coming year, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures (2019).
The poverty rate is expressed as a person's gross annual income, converted into an hourly wage for the sake of comparison with the living wage. It reflects the income level below which individuals or families are considered to be living in poverty.
The provided data includes living wage estimates for different family compositions and the number of children, ranging from 0 to 3. Additionally, it presents poverty wages and state minimum wages for the same family scenarios.
Typical expenses contributing to the living wage estimate are categorized into food, child care, medical expenses, housing, transportation, civic expenses, and other miscellaneous costs. These figures vary based on family size, composition, and location.
The required annual income after taxes is calculated by subtracting annual taxes from the gross income. The typical annual salaries for various occupational areas are also provided for reference, showcasing the income levels associated with different professions in a given location.
In summary, this comprehensive dataset offers insights into the complex interplay between wages, living expenses, and poverty, considering the nuances of family dynamics and geographical differences. If you need further details, you can refer to the technical documentation provided.
