To calculate the wage gap between Black women and non-Hispanic men at different education levels, we will divide the median earnings of Black women by the median earnings of non-Hispanic white men to determine the percentage difference. Let's calculate this for each education level:
a. High school diploma:
- Divide the median earnings of Black women with a high school diploma by the median earnings of non-Hispanic white men with a high school diploma. This will give us the percentage wage gap for this educational level.
b. Some college or associate degree:
- Divide the median earnings of Black women with some college education or an associate degree by the median earnings of non-Hispanic white men with similar educational attainment. This will help us find the wage gap percentage in this category.
c. Bachelor's degree:
- Calculate the wage gap by dividing the median earnings of Black women with a bachelor's degree by the median earnings of non-Hispanic white men holding a bachelor's degree.
d. Advanced degree:
- Lastly, for those with advanced degrees, divide the median earnings of Black women with advanced degrees by the median earnings of non-Hispanic white men with the same level of education to determine the wage gap percentage at this educational level.
By following these steps for each education level, you can determine the wage gap between Black women and non-Hispanic men across different educational backgrounds. This analysis helps shed light on disparities in earnings based on both race and gender, highlighting areas where inequalities exist.
