Figure 14
Mean and median expected annual defined-benefit pension benefits of full-time participating workers age 51–56, 1992–2004 (2010 dollars)
| Year | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | $23,752 | $30,756.25 |
| 1998 | $27,251 | $32,327.24 |
| 2004 | $30,242 | $34,513.27 |
Note: Data in this figure cover only workers who are participating in a defined-benefit plan and include only expected benefits for the most important plan on current job.
Source: Authors' analysis of Health and Retirement Study data in Gustman, Steinmeier, and Tabatabai (2010)
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