Chart 8. Effect of additional covariates on the between-group variance of Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey hourly wages, 2000–19
Timespan Occupation baseline + industry + Interaction with MSA

2002 to 2005

0.1236 0.0166 0.0075

2007 to 2010

0.1337 0.0157 0.0072

2010 to 2013

0.1432 0.0165 0.0069

2013 to 2016

0.1391 0.0155 0.0066

2016 to 2019

0.1301 0.0145 0.0069

Note: MSA = metropolitan statistical area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.