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On average, white workers are paid more than black and Hispanic workers at nearly every education level: Average hourly wages, by race/ethnicity and education, 2019
| White | Hispanic | Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | $13.88 | $14.60 | $12.40 |
| High school | $20.04 | $17.88 | $16.37 |
| Some college | $22.26 | $19.23 | $17.86 |
| College | $35.90 | $30.35 | $27.81 |
| Advanced degree | $45.29 | $40.80 | $37.33 |
Source: Author’s analysis of EPI Current Population Survey Extracts, Version 1.0 (2020), https://microdata.epi.org
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