Despite strong aggregate job growth in Silicon Valley, middle-wage occupations such as secretaries and customer support positions are disappearing while the number of lower-wage jobs is on the rise. Middle-income jobs in Silicon Valley declined from 2002-2006 from 52% to 46% and lower wage jobs increased from 22% to 27%.

Snapshot asks, is this trend assoicated with the technology industry a sign of the wider American economy and inherent to technology-fueled growth?

New York Times: Silicon Valley Losing Middle-Wage Jobs
Joint Venture: The Silicon Valley Index
Wall Street Journal: Silicon Valley Continues On Economic Comeback