There is no way this could possibly be correct. Three percent? I'm sure you have a fine source for that statistic, but it just doesn't pass the sniff test. I dunno about you, brother, but I see a lot of Wal Marts, fast food joints, gas stations, mini marts, and the like around here, and, from my own work experience growing up (don't worry, I'm sure you worked so much harder than I did ), I don't recall that sort of job paying all too highly. It also makes me wonder how many are really making substantially more than the minimum wage. A 25-cent/hour pay raise may technically mean you are not making minimum wage, but it's not buying you a whole lot more Top Ramen.
how many % earn LESS than minimum wage? working under the radar and sending half home to mom?