Data journalist Xaquín G.V. combined data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate the gender wage gap by occupation, education, experience and geography.
Here’s when women in eight healthcare-related occupations begin working for free based on Mr. G.V.’s analysis of the wage gap.
- Physicians and surgeons: Sept. 8
- Dentists: Oct. 8
- Nursing, psychiatric and home health aides: Nov. 28
- Physical therapists: Dec. 2
- Registered nurses: Dec. 6
- Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses: Dec. 12
- Pharmacists: Dec. 13
- Medical assistants: Dec. 14
To access the Washington Post analysis, click here.
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