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flag California's largest counties led U.S. wage growth in Q3 2025, with tech-driven increases averaging 5.9%.

flag In Q3 2025, California led the U.S. in wage growth among large counties, with seven of the top 25 increases in average weekly pay occurring in its 12 largest job markets. flag San Mateo County saw the highest gain at 32%, reaching $4,523 weekly, fueled by tech sector demand and AI adoption. flag San Francisco, Santa Clara, Orange, San Diego, and Fresno also posted strong gains. flag California’s 12 largest counties averaged a 5.9% wage increase to $1,905, while non-California large job markets saw a 4.2% rise to $1,646.

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