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AWCSHWG
Amount of annual cash wages for farm wage workers
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Codes

This is a 6-digit numeric variable.

Description

AWCSHWG indicates the amount of annual cash wages for farm workers during the past year.

Comparability

In samples prior to 1985, only those 14+ were included in questions regarding paid farm work. Beginning in 1985, children 8 to 13 years old were included in these questions. 1985 and 1987 also include those who did unpaid farm work.

Universe

  • Dec 1977, Dec 1979, Dec 1981, and Dec 1983: Persons 14+ who did any farm work for cash wages or salary even for one day.
  • Dec 1985 and Dec 1987: Persons 8+ who did any farm work even for one day.

Availability

Years Jan Feb ASEC Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1977 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1979 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1981 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1983 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1985 - - - - - - - - - - - X
1987 - - - - - - - - - - - X

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