Most state and local government union workers have at least a college degree: Share of workforce with given level of educational attainment (state and local government union vs. total private-sector), 2017
| Share | Less than high school | High school | Some college | College degree | Advanced degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State and local government union workforce | 1.5% | 14.0% | 22.1% | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Total private-sector workforce | 9.4% | 27.7% | 29.3% | 22.8% | 10.7% |
Note: Shares are by highest level of education attained.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdatata