Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Womxn’s Equal Pay Day
April 7th, 2025
AANHPI womxn earn only 83 cents for every dollar paid to a white, non-Hispanic man
AANHPI Womxn’s Equal Pay Day is the approximate day and annual reminder of the persistent wage gap between men and womxn—specifically today between AANHPI womxn and white, non-Hispanic men.
The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, the only multi-issue, progressive community organizing and public advocacy organization for AAPI womxn and girls in the U.S., found that that many womxn experience much larger wage gaps, particularly Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander womxn. For example, Tongan women earn only 59 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men.
National Organization for Women
We Should Care Because…
The wage gap for AANHPI womxn is a loss of $475,920 of lifetime earnings, meaning they must work until age 67 in order to catch up to white men’s career earnings at age 60.
These disparities are not only unjust, but also harmful to our economy, hampering opportunities for our AANHPI communities.
Asian American women are 1.4 times as likely to hold a bachelor’s degree as White men, so why do they make less?
How Can You Support?
Yes, you can help out!
Share on social media using #AANHPIEqualPayDay and post, retweet and like AANHPI Equal Pay Day posts.
Hire and invest in AANHPI womxn in the workplace!
Advocate for vulnerable workers, and employee benefits (e.g. paid sick time and family leave).
Follow and support committed organizations! (listed below)
Organizations to Support
The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum
The only multi-issue community organizing and policy advocacy organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and girls in the United States.
Empowering Pacific Islander Communities
EPIC advances social justice by engaging Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders in culture-centered advocacy, leadership development, and research.
Equal Pay Today
Equal Pay Today is an organization dedicated to closing the gender and racial wage gap, promoting payroll transparency, and helping businesses implement equitable pay structures. We work with individuals, companies, policymakers, and organizations to create meaningful change in compensation practices.
Equal Rights Advocates
Equal Rights Advocates fights for gender justice in workplaces and schools across the country. Since 1974, we’ve been fighting on the front lines of social justice to protect and advance rights and opportunities for women, girls, and people of all gender identities through groundbreaking legal cases and bold legislation that sets the stage for the rest of the nation.
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