I think another consideration is higher earning jobs typically have more of a gray area around what constitutes work. E.g. It's clear that a cashier isn't worki

I think another consideration is higher earning jobs typically have more of a gray area around what constitutes work. E.g. It's clear that a cashier isn't working anymore when they clock out. But as a developer, I certainly have times when I come up with an idea at home and start working on it, an idea in the shower, etc.