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US Average Weekly Earnings is at a current level of 865.61, down from 868.46 last month and up from 846.98 one year ago. This is a change of -0.33% from last month and 2.20% from one year ago.1  Category: Hours and Wages. 2  Region: United States.3  Report: Employment Situation.4  Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.S Average Weekly Earnings is at a current level of 865.61, down from 868.46 last month and up from 846.98 one year ago. This is a change of -0.33% from last month and 2.20% from one year ago.
The average weekly wage is subject to a maximum of $1,128.43 per week (for 2016). The state maximum weekly payment is adjusted annually, indexed to the stateâs average weekly wage. However, for two years from the date of injury, you are locked into the maximum weekly payment in effect at the time of your injury.