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I then compare average earnings across these four groups to identify any earnings disparities. To explore the earnings inequality between non-Hispanic whites and Asian immigrants, I use each of the three ethnic group memberships while controlling factors of the three theories to predict earnings. I finally take an integrated theoretical approach to understand each Asian group's earnings. The results show different earnings patterns in each Asian group, indicating internal heterogeneity among Asian immigrants. Asian Indians have the highest earnings attainment, followed by non-Hispanic whites, then Chinese, and lastly Vietnamese. Being a Chinese or Vietnamese has significantly negative effects on earnings. The earnings of Asian Indians can be best explained by the human capital and job competition theories whereas assimilation variables are the most significant for Vietnamese immigrants. 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I finally take an integrated theoretical approach to understand each Asian group's earnings. The results show different earnings patterns in each Asian group, indicating internal heterogeneity among Asian immigrants. Asian Indians have the highest earnings attainment, followed by non-Hispanic whites, then Chinese, and lastly Vietnamese. Being a Chinese or Vietnamese has significantly negative effects on earnings. The earnings of Asian Indians can be best explained by the human capital and job competition theories whereas assimilation variables are the most significant for Vietnamese immigrants. 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