Comparison of worker compensation series
| Year | Annual production worker compensation | Annual worker compensation at top 350 firms each year |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | $27,783 | $32,042 |
| 1993 | $28,543 | $33,161 |
| 1994 | $29,234 | $33,701 |
| 1995 | $29,765 | $33,960 |
| 1996 | $30,540 | $34,452 |
| 1997 | $31,497 | $35,125 |
| 1998 | $32,657 | $36,662 |
| 1999 | $33,788 | $38,176 |
| 2000 | $35,115 | $39,807 |
| 2001 | $36,643 | $40,802 |
| 2002 | $38,182 | $43,561 |
| 2003 | $39,653 | $46,213 |
| 2004 | $40,412 | $45,920 |
| 2005 | $41,578 | $46,188 |
| 2006 | $42,968 | $47,405 |
| 2007 | $44,394 | $48,067 |
| 2008 | $46,271 | $50,730 |
| 2009 | $48,134 | $52,773 |
| 2010 | $49,280 | $54,302 |
| 2011 | $50,313 | $55,424 |
Note: All data in nominal (not inflation-adjusted) dollars.
Source: Authors' analysis of Bureau of Economic Analysis National Income and Product Accounts and Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employment Statistics