November 2, 2011 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)

Employment in large counties, March 2010–March 2011

Percent change in employment, selected large counties, March 2010–March 2011
County	Percent change in employment
Elkhart, IN	6.2
Ottawa, MI	4.7
Washington, PA	4.3
Prince William, VA	4.3
Benton, WA	4.3
United States	1.3
Sacramento, CA	-1.6

Percent change in average weekly wages, selected large counties, first quarter 2010–first quarter 2011
County	Percent change in weekly wages
Peoria, IL	18.9
Santa Clara, CA	12.4
Macomb, MI	12.0
Clayton, GA	11.9
Wayne, MI	11.3
United States	5.2
Williamson, TX	-3.8

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