Do married men earn more than unmarried men?

According to U.S. data from 2016, married men received the highest wages and hourly pay, pikabu.ru reported. They worked more hours and earned more per hour compared to other groups.

This raises the question: Do higher earnings lead to marriage, or does marriage motivate men to work more and earn more?

Experts suggest that married men tend to take fewer risks, show more responsibility, and are seen as reliable by employers — factors that may contribute to their higher income.