Figure J
On average, men are paid more than women at every education level: Average hourly wages by gender and education, 2018
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | $15.19 | $11.47 |
| High school | 20.35 | 15.86 |
| Some college | 22.84 | 17.94 |
| College | 38.60 | 28.35 |
| Advanced degree | 51.26 | 37.07 |
Note: Sample based on all workers ages 16 and older.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau
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