Figure C
Women of color earn far less than white men: Women’s median hourly wages, by race and ethnicity, as a share of white men’s wages, 2014
| Group | Share of white men’s earnings |
|---|---|
| White women | 81.8% |
| Black women | 65.1% |
| Hispanic women | 58.9% |
Note: 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
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