Description:
Percent of workers earning hourly wages lower than what a full-time, year-round worker would need to keep a family of four out of poverty.
Source:
Economic Policy Institute, The State of Working America Data Library. EPI’s estimates are based on the Current Population Survey.
Methodological Notes:
Poverty level wages are determined using the official poverty threshold for a family of four with two children.
In 2002, there were substantial changes in the racial categories used by the Census Bureau. Time series by race that include data from both racial classifications should be interpreted with care. More details on the changes in racial categories.