Table:
women
men
difference

percent

under $5,000
8.1
6.4
1.7

$5,000 to $9,999
8.4
5.8
2.6

$10,000 to $19,999
15.6
10.4
5.2

$20,000 to $29,999
13.6
9.3
4.3

$30,000 to $39,999
12.7
10.2
2.5

$40,000 to $49,999
11.5
10.4
1.1

$50,000 to $59,999
7.8
9.2
-1.4

$60,000 to $79,999
11.0
14.3
-3.3

$80,000 to $99,999
6.6
9.6
-3.0

$100,000 and over
4.8
14.3
-9.5

total
100.0
100.0
..

dollars

average
40,600.00
59,200.00
-18,600.00

median
33,400.00
47,500.00
-14,100.00

Statement: women's average annual earnings from wages, salaries, and commissions were lower than men's in 2017.
Question: which gender had a lower average annual earnings from wages, salaries and commissions in 2017, women or men?
Answer: women