About Her83
Our Mission
Her83 exists to make the gender pay gap visible, tangible, and impossible to ignore. The name represents a stark reality: on average, women in the United States earn approximately 83 cents for every dollar earned by men.
By visualizing this inequality on an interactive map and providing personalized impact calculations, we aim to spark conversations, drive awareness, and contribute to meaningful change in wage equality.
Why This Matters
- •Economic Impact: The pay gap costs women hundreds of thousands of dollars over their careers, affecting retirement savings, home ownership, and financial security.
- •Regional Variations: The gap varies significantly by state, industry, and occupation, making localized data crucial for understanding the full picture.
- •Transparency: Many people are unaware of the extent of wage inequality in their own communities. Data visualization makes it real.
- •Advocacy: Armed with concrete data, individuals and organizations can better advocate for fair pay policies and practices.
How to Use Her83
1. Explore the Map
Click on any state to see detailed pay gap statistics, including median earnings for men and women, gap percentage, and annual shortfall.
2. Filter by Industry
Use the filter panel to see how the pay gap varies across different industries and occupation levels in your region.
3. Calculate Your Impact
Enter your salary to see a personalized estimate of how the pay gap affects your earnings annually and over a 10-year period.
4. Share the Data
Generate shareable social cards to spread awareness about wage inequality in your community across social media platforms.
Data Sources
All data presented on Her83 comes from the United States Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), specifically:
- Table S0201: Selected Population Profile (demographic data)
- Table S2411: Occupation by Sex and Median Earnings
The Census Bureau's ACS is widely recognized as the most comprehensive source of demographic and economic data about the US population.