Figure B
Workers in states with right-to-work laws make less: Median hourly wages, by race/ethnicity, 2017 dollars
| Non-RTW states | Right-to-work (RTW) states | |
|---|---|---|
| White | $21.10 | $17.91 |
| Black | $15.71 | $13.91 |
| Hispanic | $14.30 | $13.11 |
| Other | $19.57 | $16.05 |
Notes: Calculated using 2010–2017 data. Median wages for RTW states and for non-RTW states are calculated by averaging the median wages in those states. Nationwide, 28 states have RTW laws; the remaining 22 states do not. The National Conference of State Legislatures maintains a “Right-to-Work Resources” web page that lists states with RTW laws.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau
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