Editing Matrix of domination (section)

=== Wage gap among class ===

In the United States there is an unequal distribution of income between social classes for multiple reasons. Level of education has a great influence on average salaries. The higher the socioeconomic status (SES) of an individual the more likely they are to graduate from high school and potentially obtain a college degree, which in return increases their chances of a larger salary. The average salary of an individual with a high school diploma is about $35,000, but increases to about $60,000 by obtaining a bachelor's degree after.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smartasset.com/retirement/the-average-salary-by-education-level|title=The Average Salary by Education Level - SmartAsset|website=SmartAsset|language=en|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> The gap in salary increases with each additional level of education received. Those in the lower class face more obstacles and have less opportunities to pursue additional education due to their lack of resources. The wage gap is even larger for individuals affected by poverty and racial barriers. Whites have a median income of about $71,000 while blacks have a median income of about $43,000.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2016/06/27/1-demographic-trends-and-economic-well-being/|title=1. Demographic trends and economic well-being|date=2016-06-27|work=Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends Project|access-date=2018-03-30|language=en-US}}</ref> Statistics show that blacks make up 16% of public high school graduates, 14% of those enrolling in college, and only 9% of those receiving a bachelor's degree. At the same time, whites make up 59%, 58%, and 69%, respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/04/24/more-hispanics-blacks-enrolling-in-college-but-lag-in-bachelors-degrees/|title=More Hispanics, blacks enrolling in college, but lag in bachelor's degrees|date=2014-04-24|work=Pew Research Center|access-date=2018-03-30|language=en-US}}</ref> That is a 61% difference between blacks not obtaining a bachelor's degree and whites graduating with one. Individuals in poverty already face a disadvantage in obtaining the same level of income as their upper class coworkers, but when also affected by racial barriers the chances of reaching the same income are even fewer.