- Net earnings grew most in Idaho, Texas, Nevada, Florida, and Arkansas.
- California ranked last in earnings growth in 2022 at 5%.
- Lockdown states had weaker earnings growth than those that reopened sooner.
- Population migration during the pandemic affected earnings growth.
- Earnings growth in information declined in California and Maryland.
California Comes in Last in Personal Income Growth
Net earnings in 2022 grew most in Idaho, Texas, Nevada, Florida and Arkansas, but the Golden State ranked 50th.
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