Noun wage earner has 1 sense

1. earner, wage earner - someone who earn wages in return for their labor
   --₁ is a kind of jobholder
   --₁ has particulars: breadwinner; double dipper
   

Wage Earner

A wage earner refers to an individual who earns a specified amount of money for their work on an hourly, weekly, or monthly basis, usually in the form of wages or salaries.

Examples:

Noun:

• Sheila has been a dedicated wage earner at the company for over ten years.
• In many households, both parents are wage earners to make ends meet.

Adjective:

• Jack saved a significant amount of money from his wage earner job before starting college.
• Earning a stable income is important for a wage earner lifestyle.