Statistical Brief: How Much We Earn — Factors That Make a Difference
Statistical Brief: How Much We Earn — Factors That Make a Difference
Report Number: SB/95-17
Does education pay off? As previous Statistical Briefs have shown, the answer is yes! But your level of education is just one factor that influences how much you earn. Data from the 1990 Census of Population and Housing illustrate that your age, sex, occupation, and where you live are important factors too.
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