Black, Hispanic, and women manufacturing workers are more likely to earn low wages: Share of manufacturing workers in the South earning less than $30 an hour by race and gender, 2025
| Demographic | Share of manufacturing workers earning less than $30 |
|---|---|
| All manufacturing workers | 60.8% |
| Men | 59.1% |
| Women | 71.8% |
| White | 53.9% |
| Black | 78.9% |
| Hispanic | 76.4% |
| AAPI | 48.6% |
| Other | 55.9% |
Note: AAPI stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander.
Source: EPI analysis of CPS Outgoing Rotation Group data.