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Infographic: Is the American Minimum Wage Too Low?

Written by Mint.com
Published Oct 12, 2012
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As the gap between average wage and minimum wage widens, it brings up the question: “Is the American minimum wage too low?” Starting with 1968 to today, the following infographic examines the rapid growth of the average wage against the not-so-rapid growth of minimum wage.

Click on “Launch Infographic” for an expanded view.