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Median Earnings by Education

Adults with higher education earn more income

In general, Lincoln adults with higher educational attainment have higher earnings. It is notable that wages for adults with less than a high school diploma have increased since 2016 and are more comparable to wages for adults with a high school diploma.
In 2019:

• The median annual earnings for Lincoln adults with a graduate or professional degree was $53,604 while the median annual earnings for those with a bachelor’s degree was $47,119.
• The median annual earnings for Lincoln adults with some college or associate degree was $36,536.
• The median annual earnings for Lincoln adults with a high school diploma was only $31,132, while the median annual earnings for those with less than a high school diploma was $29,629.