Poverty rates and low-wage share of full-time workers by sector, 2015–2019
| Official poverty | SPM poverty | Low-wage (<$15/hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public sector (all) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 16.3% |
| Public sector (no bachelor’s) | 1.5% | 3.5% | 26.7% |
| Postal service (all) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Postal service (no bachelor’s) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Private sector (all) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 28.4% |
| Private sector (no bachelor’s) | 3.4% | 6.5% | 38.7% |
Source: Author’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey microdata.