Comparison of MIT Production in the Innovation Economy (PIE) data and Current Population Survey (CPS) data
| Characteristic | PIE | CPS (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly wage | $16.95 | $16.49* |
| Union | 18.1% | 13.7%* |
| Female | 26.7% | 26.6% |
| Age 30 or less | 20.6% | 21.3% |
| Age 31–40 | 27.5% | 22.0%* |
| Age 41–55 | 35.8% | 38.8%* |
| Age 56 plus | 16.1% | 17.9%* |
* Significant differences at 95 percent level or higher
Note: We have used employment weights for the PIE survey and individual earnings weights for the CPS.
Source: MIT's Production in the Innovation Economy (PIE) Manufacturing Survey (2012–2013) and Current Population Survey NBER Merged Outgoing Rotation Group (MORG) data