Figure J
On average, white workers are paid more than black workers at every education level: Average hourly wages, by race/ethnicity and education, 2016
White | Black | |
---|---|---|
Less than high school | $13.78 | $11.50 |
High school | $18.44 | $14.76 |
Some college | $20.15 | $16.69 |
College | $32.96 | $26.17 |
Advanced degree | $41.28 | $33.98 |
Note: Sample based on all workers age 18–64.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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