At the root of arguments that tech workers deserve a higher salary there seems to be an underlying assumption that people deserve more if they're more intellige

At the root of arguments that tech workers deserve a higher salary there seems to be an underlying assumption that people deserve more if they're more intelligent or talented. I don't believe this to the be the root at all. People are mostly arguing that it's all about market value. I've seen people who were more talented than me in lower income jobs, and I'm sure the other scenario exists as well. However, I'm employed based on a specific talent which is also associated with a specific median market value.