Wage growth has been sluggish for some time now.
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9 jobs with the fastest pay growth
These jobs all saw significant wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017.
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But some jobs are seeing more gains than others.
Glassdoor, an online jobs and careers community, recently released its latest monthly Local Pay Report, which takes into account anonymous salary reports for specific job titles, industries, and over 600,000 employers.
The report breaks down which occupations saw the fastest pay growth this past year.
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Here are the nine jobs with the fastest pay growth:
9. Pharmacy technician
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists, dispensing prescription drugs to patients.
Percent wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017: 4.5%
Median base pay: $30,696
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8. Maintenance worker
Maintenance workers repair and maintain machines and systems.
Percent wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017: 4.8%
Median base pay: $44,018
7. Warehouse associate
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4.9%
$41,442
6. Bank teller
Bank tellers work in the front line of the banking industry, dealing directly with customers.
Percent wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017: 6.2%
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Median base pay: $28,870
5. Customer service manager
Customer service managers lead customer service teams.
Percent wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017: 6.4%
Median base pay: $54,054
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4. Claims adjuster
Claims adjusters investigate insurance claims.
Percent wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017: 6.6%
Median base pay: $51,320
3. Restaurant cook
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Restaurant cooks prepare food for consumption in restaurants.
Percent wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017: 7.2%
Median base pay: $29,025
2. Barista
Baristas prepare beverages at coffee shops.
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Percent wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017: 7.7%
Median base pay: $24,593
1. Recruiter
Recruiters help institutions find, vet, and hire new employees.
Percent wage growth from June 2016 to June 2017: 8.4%
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Median base pay: $51,585
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