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On average, white workers are paid more than black and Hispanic workers at nearly every education level: Average hourly wages, by race/ethnicity and education, 2020
| White | Hispanic | Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | $15.05 | 15.57 | 12.87 |
| High school | $21.23 | 18.99 | 17.39 |
| Some college | $23.79 | 20.56 | 19.28 |
| College | $38.18 | 31.96 | 29.76 |
| Advanced degree | $47.59 | 42.97 | 40.48 |
Source: Economic Policy Institute Current Population Survey Extracts, Version 1.0.15, (2021), https://microdata.epi.org.
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