The United States' wages share of Gross Domestic Income (GDI) has hit a 75-year low, standing at 42.0% in 2025, marking a significant decline from previous years, with the share dropping to 42.3% in 2024, 42.3% in 2023, 42.6% in 2022, and 43.5% in 2021. This trend underscores the growing importance of wages in the overall economic landscape and highlights the need for a more balanced approach to economic growth.
Observations
2025: 42.0 | Percent, Not Seasonally Adjusted | Annual
Updated: Sep 30, 2026 7:50 AM CDT
Observations
2025:
42.0
Updated:
Sep 30, 2026
7:50 AM CDT
2025: | 42.0 | |
2024: | 42.3 | |
2023: | 42.3 | |
2022: | 42.6 | |
2021: | 43.5 | |
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