MICHAEL SWAN: THIS JUST IN >>>

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has just released a report on wages for many Tacoma-area occupations. 

The report states that workers in the Tacoma Metropolitan Division had an average (mean) hourly wage of $20.83 during May 2008, roughly 3 percent above the nationwide average of $20.32.

When will we see stats for 2009?

The report for Tacoma may be viewed here.