Snapshot
An increasing share of men of child-rearing age earn low wages: Share of workers earning poverty-level hourly wages, by gender and age group, 1979 and 2013
| Gender | Age | 1979 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 25–34 | 10.8% | 26.1% |
| Men | 35–44 | 7.6% | 15.4% |
| Women | 25–34 | 33.3% | 30.5% |
| Women | 35–44 | 36.2% | 23.8% |
Note: The poverty-level wage in 2013 was $11.45.
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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