Economic Snapshot
African Americans are paid less than whites at every education level: Average hourly wages, by race and education, 2015
| White | Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than HS | $13.57 | $11.25 |
| High school | $18.00 | $14.24 |
| Some college | $19.80 | $15.85 |
| College | $31.83 | $25.77 |
| Advanced degree | $39.82 | $33.51 |
Source: Economic Policy Institute, State of Working America Data Library, “Wages by education,” 2016
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