“If you’re an hourly worker, you probably make minimum wage…”

Hogwash. Baloney. Nonsense.

In fact, in 2006, nearly 98 percent of all hourly workers made more than the minimum wage of $5.15, which has since been bumped up to $5.85 and will continue to increase to $7.25. And this statistic couldn’t come from a more official source: the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

We hate to hurl a lot of numbers at you. Trust us, it hurts our heads. But at least it’s all good news for hourly workers. And here’s a bit more:

According to the just-released SnagAJob.com Labor Day Happiness Survey, two in five hourly workers (39 percent) reported having a household income of $50,000 or more.

Our point is this: Not only are hourly workers doing most of America’s heavy lifting, but many are also getting paid pretty darn well for their efforts. And if you are currently making minimum wage or close to it, odds are that with a little elbow grease and a lot of hard work, you’ll work your way up the pay scale food chain.

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