Figure B
Women are paid less than men at every education level: Average hourly wages, by gender and education, 2024
| Education level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | $19.52 | $15.68 |
| High school | $25.91 | $20.70 |
| Some college | $29.94 | $23.69 |
| College | $50.01 | $37.89 |
| Advanced degree | $65.11 | $49.45 |
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.
This chart appears in:
- Testimony on the Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2016
- What is the gender pay gap and is it real?: The complete guide to how women are paid less than men and why it can’t be explained away
- Gender wage gap widens even as low-wage workers see strong gains: Women are paid roughly 22% less than men on average
- Gender wage gap persists in 2023: Women are paid roughly 22% less than men on average
- Equal pay day 2025
- Equal Pay Day: Gender pay gap hits historic low in 2024—but remains too large
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