The majority of workers in the bottom 20 percent rely on public assistance: Share of workers who receive public assistance directly or through a family member, by hourly wage decile
| Wage decile | Rate of Receipt |
|---|---|
| All | 29.3% |
| Bottom 10% | 59.8% |
| 2nd decile | 52.6% |
| 3rd decile | 43.8% |
| 4th decile | 36.5% |
| 5th decile | 29.9% |
| 6th decile | 22.5% |
| 7th decile | 15.0% |
| 8th decile | 11.5% |
| 9th decile | 9.1% |
| Top 10% | 8.2% |
Note: Includes the EITC, CTC, SNAP, LIHEAP, WIC, housing assistance, TANF/cash assistance, and Medicaid.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement microdata, pooled years 2012–2014