Since 1980, women have increased their presence in most of the 10 highest-paying occupations in the U.S. | Pew Research Center

February 26, 2024

For Women’s History Month, a look at gender gains – and gaps – in the U.S.

Since 1980, women have increased their presence in most of the 10 highest-paying occupations in the U.S.

Since 1980, women have increased their presence in most of the 10 highest-paying occupations in the U.S.

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Since 1980, women have increased their presence in most of the 10 highest-paying occupations in the U.S.

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For Women’s History Month, a look at gender gains – and gaps – in the U.S.
Women make up nearly half of the labor force; share will remain steady over the next decade
Women now represent a majority of the college-educated labor force in the U.S.
Since 1980, women have increased their presence in most of the 10 highest-paying occupations in the U.S.
Husbands and wives have roughly equal earnings in a growing share of U.S. marriages
Gender pay gap in U.S. has not closed in recent years