Figure D
Young workers experienced more mild wage losses over the last year than older workers: Wage changes, by age group and gender, between April 2021 and April 2022
| Workers, 16–24 | Workers, 25+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | -0.8% | -3.0% |
| Men | -0.6% | -2.9% |
| Women | -1.1% | -3.3% |
Notes: April 2021 is the 12-month average wage for May 2020–April 2021; April 2022 is the 12-month average wage for May 2021–April 2022.
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata, EPI Current Population Survey Extracts, https://microdata.epi.org.
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