Average Factory Wage per Hour (1900-2050)

In 1900, the average factory wage was approximately 20 cents per hour.
In 1910, the average factory wage was approximately 25 cents per hour.
In 1920, the average factory wage was approximately 35 cents per hour.
In 1930, the average factory wage was approximately 38 cents per hour.
In 1940, the average factory wage was approximately 50 cents per hour.
In 1950, the average factory wage was approximately 75 cents per hour.
In 1960, the average factory wage was approximately 1.15 dollars per hour.
In 1970, the average factory wage was approximately 2 dollars per hour.
In 1980, the average factory wage was approximately 3.2 dollars per hour.
In 1990, the average factory wage was approximately 4 dollars per hour.
In 2000, the average factory wage was approximately 5.15 dollars per hour.
In 2010, the average factory wage was approximately 7.25 dollars per hour.
In 2020, the average factory wage was approximately 14.25 dollars per hour.
In 2025, the average factory wage was approximately 17 dollars per hour.
In 2050, the average factory wage was approximately 40 dollars per hour.