Average Wages, 1980

Inflation-Adjusted to 2022 Dollars

Value of Washington exports

2022 ($ Millions)

Per Capita Personal Income, 1980

Inflation-Adjusted to 2022 Dollars

Manufacturing employment as a percent of total, 1980

• State average: 17.8%
• Highest county: Wahkiakum at 37.5%
• Lowest county: Whitman at 1.6%

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This report is prepared pursuant to Section 708 of Third Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2127 (Sec. 708 3ESHB 2127). The overall objective of this study is to provide information on the distribution of income, wealth and taxes across Washington households as well as changes in the distribution of income, and wealth over time.

The 2012 Washington State Input-Output model is a 52-sector model of the state economy using the North American Industrial Classification System definition of industries. The Model contains six final demand categories and provides estimates of payments of labor income, other value added and purchases by Washington industries from elsewhere in the United States and from foreign countries.