In 1999, 65.4% of female workers between age 50 and 64 worked full-time all year; they earned a median income of $27,040.

In 1999, 29.2% of female workers age 65 and older worked full-time all year; they earned a median income of $20,000.

In 1999, 80.5% of male workers between age 50 and 64 worked full-time all year; they earned a median income of $43,000.

In 1999, 40.1% of male workers age 65 and older worked full-time all year; they earned a median income of $34,000.

AARP. (2002, May). Beyond 50: summary tables and charts. Research report. (Table: Employment). Washington, DC: Gist, J., Figueiredo, C., & Ng-Baumhackl, M. Retrieved July 15, 2005, from http://www.aarp.org/research/reference/statistics/aresearch-import-298.html

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