TABLE 3.
Mean Earnings by Nativity and Social Class in 1901 and 1950 Data in Panel Sample
| 1901 ($) | 1950 ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| All immigrants | 17,939 | 22,698 |
| All natives | 18,106 | 21,357 |
| White-collar | 24,337 | 30,906 |
| Skilled blue-collar | 19,058 | 26,604 |
| Farmers | 21,324 | 12,609 |
| Semiskilled | 15,757 | 23,085 |
| Unskilled | 8,583 | 13,554 |
Note.—Figures are reported in 2010 dollars. Occupations are classified according to the HISCLASS rubric: HISCLASS 1–5 = white-collar; HISCLASS 6–7 = skilled blue-collar; HISCLASS 8 = farmers; HISCLASS 9 = semiskilled; HISCLASS 10–12 = unskilled.