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Women Now Hold Majority of U.S. Payroll Jobs | Raleigh News
For the first time in history, women now hold the majority of U.S. payroll jobs—50.1%—a historic shift not tied to a recession but driven by steady female labor force participation and declining male involvement. Unlike past surges that reversed with industry recoveries, this trend is here to stay. Yet, the pay gap remains stark: women earn just 82% of what men make, costing families nearly $13,000 annually. Growth is concentrated in health care and education—fields already female-led—while women lost ground in finance and government. As the economy reshapes around care and service roles…
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