The gender wage gap persists at all parts of the wage distribution: Average hourly wages at select points in the wage distribution, by gender, 2023
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Low-wage<br>(10th percentile) | $14.55 | $12.69 |
| Middle-wage<br>(avg 40th-60th) | $25.92 | $22.05 |
| High-wage<br>(90th percentile) | $65.26 | $50.52 |
Notes: See Gould and deCourcy (2023) for details on wage group specification.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata. For more information on the data sample see EPI's State of Working America Data Library.