Figure Z
Cumulative percent change in real hourly wages of college graduates, by wage percentile, 2000–2016
| Year | 20th percentile | 50th percentile | 70th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| 2002 | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| 2003 | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| 2004 | -2.7% | 0.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| 2005 | -3.2% | -1.4% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| 2006 | -2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| 2007 | -2.2% | -0.2% | 2.6% | 6.4% |
| 2008 | -0.8% | -0.7% | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| 2009 | -2.0% | -0.4% | 1.8% | 6.8% |
| 2010 | -3.5% | -0.7% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | -4.7% | -3.1% | -0.6% | 2.1% |
| 2012 | -7.9% | -3.9% | -0.4% | 4.1% |
| 2013 | -6.8% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| 2014 | -7.6% | -4.4% | -1.0% | 3.8% |
| 2015 | -4.9% | -2.9% | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| 2016 | -5.6% | -1.5% | 4.2% | 14.8% |
Note: Sample based on all workers age 18–64 with a bachelor's degree. The xth-percentile wage is the wage at which x% of wage earners earn less and (100 - x)% earn more.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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