The February 2026 monthly data are available via IPUMS CPS. We have not yet processed the January 2026 data that were recently re-released by the Census Bureau. October 2025 data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
UH_ZERNHR_A1
Original March - hourly rate, 1981-1989
Codes
UH_ZERNHR_A1 is a 4-digit numeric variable with two implied decimal places.
IPUMS command files will divide in decimals for you.
Description
Original March - hourly rate - 1981-1989
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
WARNING: The Census bureau says 1981 through 1983 earner study variables are unreliable, but were never corrected with an update tape. Use at your own risk! See discussion of earnings variables in Appendix R. See ernhr as an alternative.
Universe
- Those eligible for the earner study and paid by the hour.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 – 1986 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
