Counterintuitively, the gap has risen despite the fact that the median wage in the U.S. is higher than ever, per the Census Bureau. This is NOT counterintuitive, The MEDIAN WAGE IS HIGHER THAN EVER. The rising tide HAS LIFTED EVERYONE UP. EVERYONES wages are higher. IF, I am college educated and have been working in the industry for 30 years I am going to be making more money than a new hire with a high school diploma. A %25 raise to a high schooler just entering the work force might only be $100 a paycheck. A %10 raise to a 30 year middle management might be $200 a paycheck. The GAP in real money expands even as both parties get raises and the lower paid employee gets a much higher percent raise. Nothing counterintuitive about it, it is easily understood if you look at the facts. The WAGES are higher than ever, rejoice therefore....

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