This is what I bring up when someone complains how much male sports men make compared to female. Wages aren't about what's fair/deserved. They're about the value you create.
fuck that, I was 5' 11". I work a desk job. Started working out and got some physio, now I'm 6' 0.5". Given almost all of us spend too much time sitting, I'm guessing most 5'11" could make 6 with some work.