Per KARE11 news:  

August was a promising month for employers, as 14,400 jobs were added.

Minnesota employers logged a remarkable August as they recorded the largest monthly increase in jobs in two years, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).  

As for wages, DEED reported that the average private sector hourly wage is $37.74, which is a 5.9% increase over this year. 

“Wage growth has consistently outpaced inflation, which is a good thing as we work to attract and retain talented workers for our labor force,” said Labor Market Information Director Angelina Nguyen in a statement. 

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