Average Hourly Earnings tracks the typical pay workers receive per hour, excluding overtime and bonuses. Economists and investors watch this figure to gauge wage growth and inflation pressures, while employers use it for benchmarking salaries. Policymakers rely on it when setting interest rates, and employees can compare their pay against national trends.
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