February 16, 2011
Women's earnings and employment by industry, 2009
| Industry | Total employed | Median weekly earnings | Women's earnings as percent of men's |
|---|---|---|---|
Total, 16 years and over |
44,712,000 | $657 | 80.2 |
Agriculture and related industries |
162,000 | 413 | 84.6 |
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction |
87,000 | 873 | 79.7 |
Construction |
568,000 | 696 | 92.2 |
Manufacturing |
3,467,000 | 618 | 73.8 |
Wholesale and retail trade |
5,268,000 | 523 | 76.0 |
Transportation and utilities |
1,242,000 | 685 | 78.6 |
Information |
1,015,000 | 756 | 75.8 |
Financial activities |
4,126,000 | 732 | 70.5 |
Professional and business services |
4,080,000 | 744 | 76.6 |
Education and health services |
17,133,000 | 717 | 77.0 |
Leisure and hospitality |
3,027,000 | 421 | 83.5 |
Other services |
1,703,000 | 503 | 72.2 |
Public administration |
2,834,000 | 783 | 78.5 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Women's earnings and employment by industry, 2009.
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