| Census divisions | Mean wage, all areas | Metropolitan area wage | Nonmetropolitan area wage | Ratio of nonmetropolitan to metropolitan wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middle Atlantic |
$11.26 | $11.32 | $9.80 | 87 |
New England |
10.72 | 10.80 | 10.08 | 93 |
East South Central |
9.92 | 10.12 | 7.11 | 70 |
Pacific |
9.91 | 9.91 | 9.91 | 100 |
East North Central |
9.81 | 9.91 | 9.09 | 92 |
West North Central |
9.70 | 9.71 | 9.67 | 100 |
Mountain |
8.93 | 8.72 | 10.43 | 120 |
South Atlantic |
8.31 | 8.34 | 8.02 | 96 |
West South Central |
7.41 | 7.33 | 8.05 | 110 |
United States |
9.56 | 9.62 | 8.98 | 93 |