News is taking a closer look at Waco’s economy — specifically weekly and monthly wages. A local economist says wages in the area are lower than the national average, but he’s not surprised.

New hires now receive more vacation days in their first year while employees who have been part of the company for 30 years ...

Real wages—wages adjusted for inflation—have increased at a faster rate from 1971 to 2024 than inflation. Real wage growth is ...