Women in the Labor Force: A Databook (2009 Edition)
| Year | Contribution to family income (median percent) |
|---|---|
1970 |
26.6 |
1971 |
27.5 |
1972 |
26.7 |
1973 |
26.0 |
1974 |
25.4 |
1975 |
26.3 |
1976 |
26.4 |
1977 |
26.1 |
1978 |
26.1 |
1979 |
26.0 |
1980 |
26.7 |
1981 |
27.3 |
1982 |
28.4 |
1983 |
28.8 |
1984 |
28.4 |
1985 |
28.3 |
1986 |
29.0 |
1987 |
29.5 |
1988 |
29.6 |
1989 |
29.9 |
1990 |
30.7 |
1991 |
31.3 |
1992 |
32.4 |
1993 |
32.2 |
1994 |
31.9 |
1995 |
31.9 |
1996 |
32.6 |
1997 |
32.7 |
1998 |
32.8 |
1999 |
32.8 |
2000 |
33.5 |
2001 |
34.4 |
2002 |
34.8 |
2003 |
35.2 |
2004 |
34.9 |
2005 |
35.1 |
2006 |
35.6 |
2007 |
36.0 |
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NOTE: These data, collected in the Annual Social and Economic Supplement, reflect the earnings and work experience of the entire year. |
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