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Ciudad Juárez: Wages Soar 375% Amid Job Losses

7/10/2025

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A recent white paper from the Hunt Institute at UTEP uncovers dramatic labor changes in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, fueled by automation and soaring wages. From 2018 to 2025, wages skyrocketed by 375%, and manufacturing jobs surged by 38,000. Yet, the city faced a setback, losing 13,000 jobs in 2023-2024, especially in textiles and automotive industries.

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A recent white paper from the Hunt Institute at UTEP uncovers dramatic labor changes in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, fueled by automation and soaring wages. From 2018 to 2025, wages skyrocketed by 375%, and manufacturing jobs surged by 38,000. Yet, the city faced a setback, losing 13,000 jobs in 2023-2024, especially in textiles and automotive industries.