Share of change in black-white wage gaps accounted for by observable and unobservable factors, by gender and potential experience, 1979–2015
| Total observables | Total unobservables | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New entrants men | 1.21 | 1.99 | 0 |
| New entrants women | 8.91 | 1.09 | 0 |
| Experienced men | -0.48 | 4.56 | 0 |
| Experienced women | 3.28 | 7.54 | 0 |
Note: Experienced workers have 11 to 20 years of experience. New entrants have 0 to 10 years of experience. Change in gaps are of adjusted average hourly wages. Labels on top of bars indicate net change in the black-white wage gap. Total unobservables include factors such as racial discrimination, unobservable skills, and wage inequality. Total observables include education, experience, region of residence, and metro status.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey (CPS) Outgoing Rotation Group microdata