This statistic shows the percentage increase in median hourly wages that can be expected with each additional year spent in further education in the United States. Differences can be seen for 1973, 1989 and 2007. In 2007, those who had completed 15 years of education could expect a median increase in their hourly wage of 14 percent as compared to 14 years of education.
Increase in median hourly wage, by years of education in the U.S. 1973-2007
Percentage increase in median hourly wage earned, by years of education in the United States, 1973, 1989 and 2007
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College Board. (September 30, 2010). Percentage increase in median hourly wage earned, by years of education in the United States, 1973, 1989 and 2007 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 08, 2019, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/234520/median-hourly-wage-by-years-of-education-in-the-us/
College Board. "Percentage increase in median hourly wage earned, by years of education in the United States, 1973, 1989 and 2007." Chart. September 30, 2010. Statista. Accessed December 08, 2019. https://www.statista.com/statistics/234520/median-hourly-wage-by-years-of-education-in-the-us/
College Board. (2010). Percentage increase in median hourly wage earned, by years of education in the United States, 1973, 1989 and 2007. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 08, 2019. https://www.statista.com/statistics/234520/median-hourly-wage-by-years-of-education-in-the-us/
College Board. "Percentage Increase in Median Hourly Wage Earned, by Years of Education in The United States, 1973, 1989 and 2007." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Sep 2010, https://www.statista.com/statistics/234520/median-hourly-wage-by-years-of-education-in-the-us/
College Board, Percentage increase in median hourly wage earned, by years of education in the United States, 1973, 1989 and 2007 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/234520/median-hourly-wage-by-years-of-education-in-the-us/ (last visited December 08, 2019)