Table 1
Regression-adjusted manufacturing wage and compensation premium, 2011
| Estimated manufacturing premium | ||
|---|---|---|
| Education level | Wage | Total compensation |
| All workers | 7% | 15% |
| High school diploma or less | 3% | 11% |
| Some college or associate degree | 7% | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree and higher | 9% | 19% |
Notes: The manufacturing premium (wage and compensation) is for workers age 25 and older and shows how much more a manufacturing worker makes per hour than a comparable nonmanufacturing worker in the private sector.
Source: Adapted from Langdon and Lehrman 2012, Figure 9
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