For men without a college degree, wages have declined since 2007: Cumulative percent change in real average hourly wages of men, by education, 2007–2015
| Year | Less than high school | High school | Some college | College | Advanced degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2008 | -0.6% | -0.4% | -1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% |
| 2009 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| 2010 | -3.5% | -0.7% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | -4.9% | -2.7% | -4.9% | -2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2012 | -4.6% | -3.5% | -6.1% | -0.7% | 5.5% |
| 2013 | -6.4% | -4.7% | -5.9% | -0.7% | 4.6% |
| 2014 | -4.9% | -4.5% | -6.2% | -3.3% | 1.8% |
| 2015 | -1.0% | -2.0% | -2.8% | 2.0% | 5.7% |
Note: Sample based on all workers age 18–64.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata