Real average hourly wage growth, by education, 2000–2012
| High school degree | College degree | Advanced degree | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| 2002 | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 2003 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| 2004 | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2009 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2011 | -0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| 2012 | -1.6% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata