The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the latest weekly earnings of the full-time wage and salary workers today. The median weekly earnings stood at $1100 in Q1 2023 (not seasonally adjusted). On a year-on-year basis, the median wage rose by 6.08%
| Race | $ Amount | YoY, % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| Whites | 1130 | 6.2 % |
| African Americans | 886 | 5.5 % |
| Hispanics Or Latinos | 868 | 8.6 % |
| Asians | 1468 | 7.8 % |
| Race | $ Amount | YoY, % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 682 | 1.8 % |
| High School Only | 884 | 6.9 % |
| Some College | 995 | 6.1 % |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1488 | 6.7 % |
| Advanced Degree | 1855 | 6.1 % |
| Race | $ Amount | YoY, % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1095 | 6.1 % |
| Men | 1181 | 5.3 % |
| Women | 992 | 5.9 % |
Frequently Aasked Questions
What is the 'Usual Weekly Earnings Of Wage and Salary Workers' Report?
The Usual Weekly Earnings report is based on the data collected by a nationwide survey (Current Population Survey) of households. In this survey, a sample of respondents answer questions on their usual weekly wages related questions. The survey data is sliced and diced into many categories to get deeper insights. Mainly earnings are broken down by age, race, gender, education and occupation.
Which workers are surveyed for this report?
Workers who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payment in kind, or piece rates. Self-employed workers are excluded from this survey. About 60,000 households across all states are surveyed.
What's the difference between a full-time worker and part-time worker?
A worker who works 35 hours or more per week at their principal job is considered a full-time worker. Conversely, a worker who works less than 35 hours per week at the main job is a part-time worker.
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