Women are paid less than men at every education level: Average hourly wages, by gender and education, 2025
| Education level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | $20.57 | $16.09 |
| High school | $26.74 | $20.98 |
| Some college | $30.71 | $24.69 |
| College | $50.61 | $38.54 |
| Advanced degree | $67.37 | $49.67 |
Source: Economic Policy Institute, State of Working America Data Library, "Hourly wage, average - Average real hourly wage (2025$)," 2026.