UH_ERNHR_B1 is a 5-digit numerical variable with two implied decimals. That is, 12345 should be interpreted as 123.45. The IPUMS command files automatically make the necessary adjustment, so no further adjustment is needed.

Description

Hourly rate - 1982-2023_03

This variable is topcoded. More information on topcodes can be found here. Topcoded records are indicated by UH_ERNHTF_B1.

These string values in the original data have been recoded as follows:

---- => -9999 : Missing
blank => -9999 : Missing
-1blank => -9999 : Missing

Comparability

UH_ERNHR_B1 is comparable across all available samples.

Universe

Flags

Harmonized

• HOURWAGE
• HOURWAGE2