On average, white workers are paid more than black and Hispanic workers at every education level: Average hourly wages, by race/ethnicity and education, 2017
White | Hispanic | Black | |
---|---|---|---|
Less than high school | $14.64 | $13.85 | $12.23 |
High school | $19.12 | $16.67 | $14.93 |
Some college | $20.60 | $18.08 | $16.59 |
College | $33.70 | $27.69 | $26.53 |
Advanced degree | $41.90 | $36.60 | $33.92 |
Note: Sample based on all workers ages 18–64.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata