Figure A
Wage growth was stronger in the late 1990s than during the current expansion: Real median wage growth, 1996–2000 and 2015–2019
| 1996–2000 | 2015–2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| White men | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| Black men | 10.3% | 5.0% |
| White women | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| Black women | 9.2% | 4.7% |
Note: In order to include data from the first half of 2019, all years refer to the 12-month period ending in June.
Source: Authors’ analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau
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