SWA2014-Wages | Table 4.22 | Gender wage gap, 1973–2011 (2011 dollars)
| 1973 | 1979 | 1989 | 1995 | 2000 | 2007 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real median hourly wage | |||||||
| Women | $11.83 | $11.99 | $12.92 | $13.07 | $14.20 | $14.91 | $14.89 |
| Men | 18.74 | 19.13 | 17.68 | 17.03 | 18.21 | 18.29 | 17.72 |
| Ratio women/men | 63.1% | 62.7% | 73.1% | 76.7% | 78.0% | 81.5% | 84.0% |
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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