Cumulative percent change in real average hourly wages, by education, 2007–2014

Year Less than high school  High school  Some college  College  Advanced degree 
2007 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
2008 -1.1% -0.6% -1.3% -0.4% 0.5%
2009 0.5% 1.7% 0.0% 0.4% 4.2%
2010 -2.9% -0.1% -1.3% 0.5% 3.3%
2011 -4.1% -2.1% -4.0% -2.3% 0.3%
2012 -4.7% -2.9% -5.6% -1.3% 2.8%
2013 -5.7% -3.7% -5.8% -0.7% 2.2%
2014 -5.2% -3.7% -5.9% -2.0% 0.0%

Note: Sample based on all workers age 18–64.

Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata

View the underlying data on epi.org.