Change in real average hourly wages by education, 2007–2018
| Year | Less than high school | High school | Some college | College | Advanced degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2008 | -0.7% | -1.0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 2010 | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| 2011 | -3.3% | -1.7% | -3.0% | -0.2% | 1.6% |
| 2012 | -4.1% | -3.1% | -4.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% |
| 2013 | -4.5% | -3.8% | -5.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% |
| 2014 | -5.4% | -4.8% | -6.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% |
| 2015 | -2.7% | -3.0% | -4.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| 2016 | -0.1% | -2.0% | -2.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | -0.4% | -2.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 5.1% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 4.7% | 6.7% |
Note: 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 Outgoing Rotation Group microdata