Figure A
Women earn less than men at every education level: Average hourly wages, by gender and education, 2015
Education level | Men | Women |
---|---|---|
Less than high school | $13.93 | $10.89 |
High school | $18.61 | $14.57 |
Some college | $20.95 | $16.59 |
College | $35.23 | $26.51 |
Advanced degree | $45.84 | $33.65 |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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