Figure J
Among those workers who would benefit from a minimum wage increase to $15 by 2024, most work full time
Shares of affected workers who work full, mid, or part time
| Full time (35+ hrs.) | Mid time (20–34 hrs.) | Part time (<20 hrs.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60.0% | 29.5% | 10.5% |
Share of each work-hour group that would benefit
| Group | Share of category |
|---|---|
| Part time (<20 hrs.) | 48.4% |
| Mid time (20–34 hrs.) | 52.8% |
| Full time (35+ hrs.) | 20.1% |
Source: Economic Policy Institute Minimum Wage Simulation Model using data from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Congressional Budget Office. See Cooper, Mokhiber, and Zipperer 2019.
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