Figure C
Shares of white and black workers earning the minimum wage or less, and less than half the median wage, 2012
| <= Minimum wage | <1/2 Median wage | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Black | 5.4% | 13.3% |
Note: Median wage data come from a sample restricted to workers with wages greater than zero, age 16–64, who are not self-employed.
Source: Median wage data come from Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata; minimum-wage data come from authors’ analysis of Fair Labor Standards Act and amendments
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