Workers in neighboring right-to-work states make less than Missourians: Median hourly wage, by race/ethnicity and gender, 2017 dollars
| Missouri | Neighboring right-to-work states | |
|---|---|---|
| White | $17.56 | $16.91 |
| Black | $14.28 | $13.65 |
| Hispanic | $13.36 | $12.37 |
| Other | $17.34 | $15.22 |
| Male | $19.16 | $17.55 |
| Female | $15.28 | $14.75 |
Notes: Calculated using 2010–2017 data. The median wage in neighboring right-to-work states is calculated by averaging median wages in each state. Neighboring right-to-work states are Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau