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Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey
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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 |
NOTE: These data, collected in the Annual Social and Economic Supplement, reflect the earnings and work experience of the entire year. | |