Two-thirds of immigrant workers earn middle wages or higher: Earnings distribution of full-time year-round workers in 2017–2021, for U.S.-born and foreign-born
| Lower wage | Middle wage | Higher wage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S.-born | 26% | 57% | 17% |
| Immigrant | 35% | 48% | 17% |
Source: Immigration Research Initiative analysis of 2017–2021 American Community Survey data. Adapted from Figure 1 in Immigrants in the U.S. Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers.