"By 2020, women outpaced men on non-farm payrolls by 109,000 jobs, which meant they accounted for over 50% of the workforce."
"Between February 2024 and 2026, the U.S. economy added 1.2 million jobs, with over 814,000 held by women across sectors like healthcare."
"The share of jobs held by women increased by nearly 300,000 since February 2025, while men saw an overall drop in employment by 142,000 jobs."
For decades, a gender gap in employment persisted despite women's higher education levels. By 2020, women surpassed men in non-farm payrolls. The pandemic impacted women's labor force participation, but as of February, women regained their lead. From February 2024 to 2026, the U.S. economy added 1.2 million jobs, with women holding over 814,000. Job growth in healthcare, a sector dominated by women, contributed significantly. The increase in women's jobs contrasts with a decline in men's employment, indicating a shift in labor force dynamics.
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