Real wage changes by decile and the 95th percentile, 2000–2018 and 2007–2018
| Percent change 2000–2018 | Percent change 2007–2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| 20th | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 30th | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 40th | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| 50th | 4.6% | 2.9% |
| 60th | 4.9% | 2.1% |
| 70th | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| 80th | 11.9% | 8.0% |
| 90th | 18.5% | 11.0% |
| 95th | 24.3% | 15.7% |
Note: The xth-percentile wage is the wage at which x% of wage earners earn less and (100-x)% earn more.
Sample based on all workers ages 18–64. Each year represents annual data, calculated using the first-half data in the listed year combined with the second-half data for the prior year.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey microdata