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USA Wages by Education and Demographics
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This dataset provides detailed insight into average hourly wages of workers across the USA, disaggregated by their highest level of education attained, gender, and race/ethnicity. It covers a substantial period from 1973 to 2022, making it a valuable resource for understanding long-term economic and social trends. The data is sourced from the Economic Policy Institute’s State of Working America Data Library.
Columns
The dataset includes 61 columns, each representing average hourly wage data for specific demographic and education groups, or the year of the data point.
- year: The year for which the wage data is reported (e.g., 1973, 2022).
- less_than_hs: Average hourly wage for individuals who have not completed high school.
- high_school: Average hourly wage for individuals with a high school education.
- some_college: Average hourly wage for individuals with some college education but no degree.
- bachelors_degree: Average hourly wage for individuals holding a bachelor's degree.
- advanced_degree: Average hourly wage for individuals with an advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PhD).
- men_less_than_hs to men_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for men across different education levels.
- women_less_than_hs to women_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for women across different education levels.
- white_less_than_hs to white_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for White individuals across different education levels.
- black_less_than_hs to black_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for Black individuals across different education levels.
- hispanic_less_than_hs to hispanic_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for Hispanic individuals across different education levels.
- white_men_less_than_hs to white_men_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for White men across different education levels.
- black_men_less_than_hs to black_men_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for Black men across different education levels.
- hispanic_men_less_than_hs to hispanic_men_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for Hispanic men across different education levels.
- white_women_less_than_hs to white_women_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for White women across different education levels.
- black_women_less_than_hs to black_women_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for Black women across different education levels.
- hispanic_women_less_than_hs to hispanic_women_advanced_degree: Average hourly wages for Hispanic women across different education levels.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, specifically
wages_by_education.csv, with a file size of 19.24 kB. It contains 61 columns and 50 records (rows), ensuring a complete set of data points for the specified period.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of analytical and research applications, including:
- Exploring the wage gap based on education level and identifying trends over time.
- Analysing the impact of education on wages for different demographic groups, such as gender and race/ethnicity.
- Investigating changes in wage inequality between education groups across decades.
- Examining the relationship between wages and broader economic indicators like inflation and GDP.
- Comparing wage trends in different sectors or industries based on education levels.
- Visualising the wage premiums associated with advanced degrees and how these have changed over time.
- Studying how educational attainment influences wage disparity.
Coverage
The dataset covers the USA geographically and spans a time range from 1973 to 2022. It includes detailed demographic breakdowns by education level, gender, and the following race/ethnicity groups: White, Black, and Hispanic individuals. The data provides specific insights into the availability and trends for these groups over the covered years.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Researchers studying economic trends, labour economics, and social issues.
- Data analysts looking to explore and visualise wage disparities.
- Policymakers interested in the effects of education on labour market outcomes and income inequality.
- Students and academics for use in statistical analysis, coursework, and educational projects focusing on socio-economic indicators.
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- USA Wages by Education and Demographics
- US Hourly Wage Data: Education & Demographics (1973-2022)
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