The relationship between height and wages has been studied extensively, and several studies have indeed found that taller individuals tend to earn higher wages. This phenomenon has been observed for both men and women across various countries and industries.

One of the most notable studies on this topic was conducted by researchers Nicola Persico, Andrew Postlewaite, and Dan Silverman. Their study, published in the Journal of Political Economy in 2004, found that an additional inch of height is associated with about a 1.8% increase in wages for men. This roughly translates to an additional $800 to $1,000 per year, assuming an average salary of around $50,000. For women, the effect is also positive but generally somewhat smaller than for men.

The findings suggest that someone who is 6 feet tall earns, on average, nearly $166,000 more during a 30-year career than someone who is 5 feet 5 inches--even when controlling for gender, age and weight.

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