How do immigrants to the US affect the wages of US native born workers? This ongoing issue is addressed in this paper that explores the complex intereactions between different types of workers. The answer is not as simple as immigrants raise or lower the wages of the native born. It is important for policy makers and the public in general to understand the relationships at play across different demographic classifications. As the US increasingly becomes a nation of immigrants from around the world it becomes more crucial than ever for your individual career development to understand the forces at play that will affect your career and earning potential.