Median Wages Grew for Most Texans, Though Persistent Gaps Continue

Wages for select demographic groups in 2023 dollars, 1979-2023.

Source: Economic Policy Institute analysis of Current Employment Statistics, 2024Download image
Notes: Racial and ethnic groups are mutually exclusive. "Hispanic" includes Hispanic/Latino of any race, while "White" and "Black" refer to non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic Blacks, respectively. Gray line indicates 2020 recession year.
*Wages for race and gender groups starting from 1989.