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Latest Annual Data
Annual averages for selected labor force characteristics of women in 2014. Data by race and Hispanic origin is presented when available.
- Women of Working Age
- Labor Force Participation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- Full and Part-Time Employment
- Earnings
- Industries
- Education
Previous latest annual data
Facts over Time
Find how selected labor force characteristics of women change over time. This section is updated biannually.
- Women in the Labor Force
- Labor Force Participation Rates
- Earnings Ratio
- Education
- Unemployment
- Participation in Selected Occupations
Occupations
Computer and Information Technology Occupations
This section presents information on Computer and Information Technology for women in 2013.
Highest paying for women
This section presents information on highest paying for women, 30 highest paying for employed women and 30 lowest paying for employed women.
Highest paying for women: (2013)
Leading
This section presents two sets of information on occupations. The first part presents data for the 30 leading detailed for employed women. The second part presents the percent distribution of people employed in intermediate by sex, race, and Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
20 Leading for Women
- 20 Leading of Employed Women: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009
Printable Versions for: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009
Non-traditional Jobs
- Nontraditional Jobs for Women: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009
Printable Versions for: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009
Most Common Occupations for Women
- 25 Most common occupations for employed women, 2014 annual averages
- 25 Most common occupations for employed women by median weekly earnings, 2014 anuual averages
Quick Facts
- Women in Nursing: http://www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/Qf-nursing-08.htm
- Employment Status of Women and Men in 2008: http://www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/Qf-ESWM08.htm
- Older Women Workers, ages 55 and over: http://www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/Qf-olderworkers55-08.htm
- Hot Jobs for the 21st Century, 2006-2016 : http://www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/Qf-HotJobs3.htm
- Quick Facts on Saving for Retirement Security: http://www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/Qf-Retirement-08.htm
- Quick Stats on Women Workers, 2009: http://www.dol.gov/wb/stats/main.htm
Earnings
- Earnings in 2013 - 2014, Here you will find the most recent annual averages on earnings for selected topics and demographic characteristics.
- Highlights of Women's Earnings in 2008, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor Force
- Women in the Labor Force: A Databook September 2009, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Multimedia Gallery
- Multimedia Gallery - Listen and view audio, video and photos of previous Women's Bureau events. More ›
Infographics
- Hispanic Women in the Labor Force, This infographic provides a brief overview of the status of Hispanic Women in the labor force. (PDF) - Printer friendly version
News Releases
- Browse a listing of archived Women's Bureau press releases. More ›