Sure wages have dropped. That’s why the elite’s refuse to secure our borders.
While waiting, they got to talking with a man who used to live in Colorado Springs. He said he was an electrician and had his own business there. Did OK and hired real Americans to work for him. Over time, he was noticing he was losing jobs because his competitors were using illegals and able to pay them under the table less than minimum wage which enabled them to charge less for services. He couldn't compete anymore and closed up shop.
I would bet this is happening all over the country.
With the exception of a very few areas, there is a glut of labor for the positions available. As long term unemployment runs out, people are either claiming disability or turning to any job they can get.
Add in that employers are going to have to pony up for Obamacare, one way or another, unless Congress repeals it, and employers aren't going to offer a lot--no matter where the prospective employee is from.