Figure A
Share of salaried workers* covered by overtime salary threshold, 1975–2014
| Year | Share of salaried workers* covered by overtime salary threshold |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 61.5% |
| 1976 | 56.6% |
| 1977 | 50.7% |
| 1978 | 45.3% |
| 1979 | 38.8% |
| 1980 | 32.9% |
| 1981 | 26.9% |
| 1982 | 22.4% |
| 1983 | 19.8% |
| 1984 | 16.8% |
| 1985 | 14.3% |
| 1986 | 12.5% |
| 1987 | 10.6% |
| 1988 | 9.3% |
| 1989 | 9.0% |
| 1990 | 7.8% |
| 1991 | 6.4% |
| 1992 | 6.0% |
| 1993 | 5.5% |
| 1994 | 6.7% |
| 1995 | 6.1% |
| 1996 | 5.7% |
| 1997 | 5.0% |
| 1998 | 4.7% |
| 1999 | 3.7% |
| 2000 | 3.6% |
| 2001 | 3.3% |
| 2002 | 2.9% |
| 2003 | 2.8% |
| 2004 | 13.5% |
| 2005 | 13.3% |
| 2006 | 11.6% |
| 2007 | 11.0% |
| 2008 | 9.9% |
| 2009 | 9.4% |
| 2010 | 9.1% |
| 2011 | 9.0% |
| 2012 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 8.2% |
| 2014 | 7.8% |
* The sample included salaried (nonhourly), full-time workers who are 18 years or older. IIt excluded teachers (pre-K through college) and religious workers who are automatically exempt from overtime protections.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey May and Outgoing Rotation Group microdata (various years)
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