African Americans are paid less than whites at every education level: Average hourly wages, by race and education, 2015
| Education level | White | Black |
|---|---|---|
| Less than HS | $13.57 | $11.25 |
| High school | $18.00 | $14.24 |
| Some college | $19.80 | $15.85 |
| College | $31.83 | $25.77 |
| Advanced degree | $39.82 | $33.51 |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata. For more information on the data sample see EPI's State of Working America Data Library.