Figure 41
Mean and median retirement-account savings of full-time participating workers, age 51–56, by gender, 1992–2004 (2010 dollars)
| Year | Gender | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Men | $35,019 | $89,375.84 |
| 1992 | Women | $15,226 | $33,192.39 |
| 1998 | Men | $45,221 | $117,848.22 |
| 1998 | Women | $25,732 | $64,253.16 |
| 2004 | Men | $54,813 | $114,498.53 |
| 2004 | Women | $24,057 | $73,236.42 |
Note: Data in this figure cover only workers who are participating in an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan and include total account balances for all plans in current job.
Source: Authors' analysis of Health and Retirement Study data in Gustman, Steinmeier, and Tabatabai (2010)
Previous chart: « Share of participating workers age 51–56 in various retirement plans, by education, 1992–2004
Next chart: Total state budget shortfall in each fiscal year, 2002–2005, 2009–2013 (billions) »