Table 5
Change in share of workers by wage threshold due to occupation shifts, 2010–2020
| Share of employment by wage multiple of poverty wage | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 100% | >100% to 200% | >200% to 300% | >300% | |
| 2010 | 28.3% | 41.5% | 17.5% | 12.7% |
| 2020 | 28.0% | 41.2% | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Percentage-point change | -0.3 | -0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
Note: Data were calculated using poverty data for a four-person household.
Source: Author's analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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