Real Average Hourly Earnings Decreased 0.1% in May 2026, BLS Reports
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Summary
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Real Earnings Summary for May 2026, reporting that real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.1 percent from April to May (seasonally adjusted). This decline occurred despite a 0.3 percent increase in average hourly earnings, indicating that inflation outpaced nominal wage growth during the period.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledReal average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.1 percent from April to May, seasonally adjusted
This result stems from an increase of 0.3 percent in average hourly earnings combined with an increase
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