The Effect of Height on Earnings: A Probit Model Analysis

Julianne Emberger and Rajendra Dulal
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Julianne Emberger: Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg, PA, USA
Rajendra Dulal: Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg, PA, USA

Journal of Development Innovations, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-5

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between an individual's height and their probability of earning above the median income using a probit regression model. Drawing on a sample of working-age adults from the 1994 U.S. National Health Interview Survey, the paper examines whether physical stature provides measurable advantages in labor market outcomes after controlling for education, age, and gender. We hypothesize that, conditional on these characteristics, taller individuals are more likely to earn above the median income. The findings show that height significantly predicts higher income status, which aligns with the broader literature linking physical appearance to labor productivity and social perception. The results highlight the importance of examining how childhood health and hidden biases can affect a person's chances of moving up economically.

Keywords: Height; Earnings; Labor Market Outcomes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J10 J31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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