Why are so many people unhappy about a U.S. economy that has generated more than 12 million jobs over the past five years? One explanation: A lot of those jobs don’t pay very well.The latest U.S. employment report illustrates a persistent contrast between the labor market and the broader economy. Non-farm employers added an estimated 160,000 jobs in April — less than forecasters expected, but still more than enough to compensate for natural growth in the labor force.
http://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-05-06/the-job-market-s-missing-middle