Figure 2: Low-Wage Workers' Ages (Omitting Recent Immigrants)

Figure 2: Low-Wage Workers' Ages (Omitting Recent Immigrants)

Share

of Low-Wage Workers

Share

of Mid-to-High-Wage Workers

Under 25

30%

8%

25 to 29

11%

11%

30 to 34

8%

14%

35 to 39

9%

14%

40 to 44

8%

12%

45 to 49

7%

11%

50 or older

27%

32%

Estimates include only workers who have lived in the U.S. for at least ten years. Low-wage workers made no more than $17.50 per hour in 2023. Mid-to-high-wage workers made more than $17.50 per hour in 2023.

Chart: Legislative Analyst's OfficeSource: 2023 Monthly Current Population SurveysGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper