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What was the average factory wage in 1900?
| Occupation | Annual Salary | 2000 $ |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 Census Average Salary | $449.80 | $8,973 |
| Unskilled Female | $120 | $2,394 |
| African-American male laborer | $150 | $2,992 |
| African-American Female laundress | $180 | $3,591 |
How much did factory workers make in the 19th century?
Although the average standard of living for workers increased steadily during the last decades of the nineteenth century, many workers struggled to make ends meet. At the turn of the century it took an annual income of at least $600 to live comfortably but the average worker made between $400 and $500 per year.
How much did the average worker make during the Industrial Revolution?
During the Industrial Revolution, the average man earned about 10 shillings per week. Though it seems low, it was much nearly double the average earnings of women and considerably more than double what the children would earn for work of a similar nature.
How much did the average worker make in 1890?
The Average Annual Wages of Employees in Industry, Trade, and Transportation*
| 1. Nominal average annual wages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 545 | 82 |
| 1885 | 581 | 87 |
| 1890 | 650 | 98 |
| 1895 | 665 | 100 |
How much did workers get paid in the 1900s?
The average American worker earned approximately $12.98 per week for 59 hours of work in 1900—$674.96 a year. Most workers did not earn that much money. There were no paid vacations, holidays or sick leave.
Did wages increase during the industrial revolution?
Historians are divided over what happened to wages during the Industrial Revolution. Everyone agrees that they did increase; the question is, when. Most people agree that after about 1840, real wages did better. Nicholas Crafts and Terence Mills shows that from 1840 to 1910, real wages more than doubled.