Slow growth predicted for Butte 2018 economy

Patrick Barkey, director of the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, dropped a surprising figure Thursday.

Among Montana’s 56 counties, Butte-Silver Bow ranks number two in average earnings per job, coming in at $52,912 per job, the economist said.

Those looking to earn a living wage in Butte might interpret the number as good news.

ANNIE PENTILLA [email protected]

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