Two-thirds of immigrant workers earn middle wages or higher: Earnings distribution of full-time year-round workers in 2018–2022, 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. See Figure 1 in Immigrants in the "U.S. Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers.