American Women, 2003
Facts and Figures about American Women's History, 2003, from the U.S. Census Bureau
1. What were the median annual earnings of women age 15 and older who worked full time, year-round, in 2001, the last year for which figures were available in March, 2003?
Answer: In 2001, the median annual earnings of women age 15 and older who worked full time, year-round: $29,215.
After adjusting for inflation, earnings for these women climbed 3.5 percent in 2001, the fifth consecutive increase. In contrast, earnings for their male counterparts did not change significantly over that period.
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2. How much did women earn for full time, year-round work, compared to every $1 earned by their male counterparts, in 2001, the last year for which figures were available in 2003?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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