Bloomberg Campaign Press Release - Bringing the Data: Where the Pay Gap Is Widest

Gender disparity is evident across industries, but the magnitude of the difference is not. Pay is nearly equivocal for men and women working in food service, community and social service, and healthcare occupations. Legal and sales professions are the furthest from parity, where women are paid 55% and 50% of males, respectively.

Source: Census

There are clear differences associated with race and gender. Men consistently make more than women and this disparity is most pronounced at higher incomes. Asian men had the highest overall income, followed by white men. White women make on average nearly $13,000 per year less than white men, whereas Hispanic women make $8,000 per year less than Hispanic men (who in turn also make $13,000 per year less than white men).

Source: Census

Mike's plan for pay equity will ensure American women receive equal pay for equal work, ending the pay gaps that exist in the vast majority of industries and across all educational backgrounds.