Figure H
Men's wages continue to rise with age as women's fall: U.S. median hourly wage by age and gender, 2025
| Age | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 16-24 | $17.74 | $16.29 |
| 25-34 | $26.49 | $24.38 |
| 35-44 | $32.52 | $27.64 |
| 45-54 | $33.38 | $27.07 |
| 55-64 | $32.10 | $25.40 |
| 65+ | $27.15 | $21.87 |
Source: EPI analysis of the Current Population Survey (CPS) basic monthly microdata, EPI Current Population Survey Extracts, Version 2026.2.12, https://microdata.epi.org.
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