Figure A
Wage changes by decile and the 95th percentile, FH 2000–FH2017 and FH2007–FH2017
| Percent change FH2000-FH2017 | Percent change FH2007-FH2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 20th | 2.1% | -0.4% |
| 30th | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| 40th | 4.5% | 1.0% |
| 50th | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| 60th | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 70th | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| 80th | 12.2% | 7.3% |
| 90th | 18.6% | 11.2% |
| 95th | 22.6% | 12.6% |
Note: The xth-percentile wage is the wage at which x% of wage earners earn less and (100-x)% earn more.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey microdata
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