SPC 2023
Black and Hispanic workers are paid less than white workers at every level of education: Average hourly wages, by race/ethnicity and education, 2022
| Education level | White | Hispanic | Black |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school | $23.31 | $20.72 | $19.39 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $43.30 | $36.00 | $33.39 |
| Advanced degree | $53.30 | $48.30 | $44.67 |
Notes: Race/ethnicity categories are mutually exclusive (i.e., white non-Hispanic, Black non-Hispanic, and Hispanic any race).
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata. For more information on the data sample see EPI's State of Working America Data Library.
This chart appears in:
- Testimony on the Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2016
- What is the gender pay gap and is it real?: The complete guide to how women are paid less than men and why it can’t be explained away
- Gender wage gap widens even as low-wage workers see strong gains: Women are paid roughly 22% less than men on average
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