The "average" wage is a miss leading indicator of the reality of the middle class. A concept you seem to be stuggling with.
The UAW "average" wage is $65 to $75 an hour, including benefits, depending on your source. Thats about 115-120K a year. UAW and Republicans consider this group to be part of the
middle class. They too are struggling with the concept. The problem is, "simple math" goes right over their head.
Let's review: Middle is self explanatory. 50% above, 50% below. Did you flunk 6th grade?
