Real wage growth in 2015 was driven by a dip in inflation: Year-over-year change in nominal and real median hourly earnings, 2007–2015
| Year | Nominal wage growth | Real wage growth (CPI-U-RS) | Real wage growth (CPI-U-RS-CORE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2.0% | -0.8% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 4.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| 2009 | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 0.3% | -1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 0.4% | -2.7% | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | -0.6% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | -0.4% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Note: Sample based on all workers age 18–64.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata