Visualizing The American Workforce As 100 People
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In 2022, there will be a population of approximately
333 Million
Approximately 60% of that is a result.
were employed
In the U.S., there are many different jobs, sectors, and positions.
Where did these people all work? What were their jobs and positions? Where do the majority of Americans spend their 9-to-5?
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The National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2022, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Find out how many people are employed in the United States.
Interesting, the data contain a mixture of information delineations. Some of the data are specific to a job (types of work), others are based on a position (like management), and still others are broken down into industries (Transport and Health).
The most common jobs in the U.S.
The majority of American workers (13 of 100) work in
Office & Administrative
There are a wide range of jobs available, including receptionists and payroll clerks as well as secretaries, proofreaders, administrative assistance, customer service representatives, and more.
The BLS classifies managers as a separate category.
The second-largest industry in terms of employment is
Health
This category is a combination of two sectors listed in the original dataset (healthcare practitioners and healthcare support) and covers the entire industry: from physicians, surgeons, veterinarians nurses, therapists to technicians assistants orderlies home care aides. This category is the combination of two sectors in the original dataset, healthcare practitioners and support, and includes the entire industry, from doctors, surgeons and veterinarians to nurses and therapists as well as technicians, assistants and orderlies.
Here's a quick glance at the main sectors in which most Americans work.
Rank
Work
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Office & Admin
13
Receptionists, Clerks, Customer service, Secretaries.
Health
11
Orderlies, personal care assistants, paramedics and vets.
Transport
9
Drivers of Ambulances, buses, trucks, taxis, and ships.
Sales
9
Counter clerks, sales representatives.
Food
8
Hosts, Dishwashers & Bartenders.
Management
6
Director, General & Operations Managers, Legislators and Chief executives.
Business & Finance
6
Accountants, Auditors, Financial analysts, Logisticians.
Manufacturers
6
Cobblers, tailors, barbers, and machine operators are all factory workers.
Education
6
Teachers (all levels, all fields).
Construction & Extraction
4
Roofers, plumbers, electricians, mining workers.
Mechanics & Installation
4
Locksmiths, auto mechanics, farm equipment mechanics, and home appliance mechanics are all professions that require locksmiths.
Data & Tech
3
Information Analyst, Database architect Software & Web
Developers, Data Scientists, Mathematicians and Computer Support.
Custodial
3
Cleaning, Groundskeeping, Landscaping, Housekeeping.
Protection
2
Police, firefighters, security guards, lifeguards, correctional officers.
Hospitality
2
Makeup artists. Concierge. Exercise trainers.
Architecture & Engineering
2
All engineers and architects, excluding those in the information industry
Community & Social Service
2
Social workers, Therapists and Religious Work.
Arts, Media, & Sport
1
Fine artists, Designers, Actors, Athletes, Journalists, Writers, Authors, Musicians.
Science
1
All Scientists (not Engineers)
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1
Lawyers, Judges, Paralegals, Mediators.
Farming, fishing, and Forestry
1
Farmers, logging workers.
The Total
100
Third most common occupation is a tie.
Transport
--flight crews, cargo moving workers, and truck drivers
Sales
Nine of the 100 employees are employed in each sector, namely retail and industry sales agents. Two of the nine salespeople are cashiers.
Ranking fifth is
Food
Eight people are employed, from private chefs to fast food restaurant staff.
The other six are all in some way related.
Management
Two of the six roles are 'top-level executives', such as a CEO or general manager. Management is ranked sixth, along with Business & Finance, Manufacturing, and Education.
These jobs and industries employ the same amount of people as well:
Construction & Extraction, along with Mechanics & Installation.
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each.
Data & Tech with Custodial Jobs
Three-dimensional (3D)
each.
Protection, Hospitality and Architecture & Engineering are all at once.
Two-thirds of the population are able to vote.
each.
All of the following are included: Artists & athletes, scientists, legal, farming, fishing & forestry, etc.
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each.
Job Data Quirks
The numbers reveal some interesting nuances about the American workforce. There are more cashiers in the US economy (2) than there are artists, writers and designers (1). The number of customer service agents is the same as that of the entire Scientific and Legal field combined (2).
The fact that so few people work in the industry is perhaps the most intriguing.
Farming, fishing & forestry
Industry is a primary sector that's crucial. BLS data estimates that there are only a little more than 450,000 farm workers, fishers, and foresters.
It's important to note that the BLS only collects information from "nonfarm" establishments. This explains the low estimate of their category which is nearly
one-sixth
USDA estimates. For a complete explanation, please see the data note that follows this article.
What Jobs Pay the Most in the U.S.
The top 20 highest-paid jobs in the United States (based on average annual wages)
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There are two exceptions to this rule: CEOs and athletes.
Entertainment, service and retail workers are the lowest-paid occupations.
However, as a category that is broader,
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Legal is the highest paid, followed by Tech. The lowest paid workers are those in Custodial, Health Support, and Food jobs.
Rank
Work
Average Annual Wages
Management
$131,200
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$124,540
Data & Tech
$108,130
Health (Practitioners)
$96,770
Architecture & Engineering
$94,670
Business & Finance
$86,080
Scientists
$83,640
Arts, Media and Sports
$76,500
Education
$63,240
Construction & Extraction
$58,400
Community & Social Service
$55,760
Mechanics & Installation
$55,680
Protection
$54,010
Sales
$50,370
Office & Admin
$45,550
Manufacturers
$45,370
Transport
$43,930
Farming, fishing, and Forestry
$37,870
Hospitality
$36,210
Custodial
$35,900
Health (Support).
$35,560
Food
$32,130
The data shows that there are some correlations between the number of employees, and their wages. The three top sectors (Administration, Transport and Sales) have the highest number of jobs.
Bottom 10
Paying for categories is a simple process.
Three sectors (Architecture & Engineering, Data & Tech and Legal) in the bottom ten of employment numbers are also in the
Top five
highest paid sectors.
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Health sector
The pay gap between the practitioners (doctors and nurses) and support staff (assistants & aides), which is ranked 21st or second to last, is huge.
What is the American Workforce changing?
The American workforce has changed over the past five years. Thirteen of the 22 listed groups saw a decrease in their numbers.
Growth
In terms of employment, nine countries have seen a decline, while one has remained flat.
The biggest gainer is
Health Support
Medical assistants, Care Aides, Orderlies, etc. This grew by 65 percent. The timeline of growth shows a picture that is not consistent: employment increased between 2018 and 2019 and then fell briefly in 2020. It has now risen again from 2021-2022.
Another big winner is
Transport
Business & Finance and Management also saw steady increases in 2018.
The other hand
Hospitality
The number of people who were infected dropped by 48%, which is not surprising considering the COVID-19 epidemic and the growth of tech companies such as Airbnb.
Meanwhile,
Office & Admin
The number of employees in this group has decreased by 15%, despite the fact that it is the largest employer in the nation. This group's employment declined steadily from 2018-2021 but saw a slight increase between 2021-2022.
Here is a list of all the top-level industries and their changes.
Work
2018
2022
Change % (2018-2022).
Health Support
4,117,450
6,792,310
+65%
Transport
10,244,260
13,560,460
+32%
Management
7,616,650
9,860,740
+29%
Business & Finance
7,721,300
9,677,720
+25%
Data & Tech
4,384,300
5,003,910
+14%
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1,171,910
1,314,360
+12%
Legal Disclaimer
1,127,900
1,216,600
+7%
Community & Social Service
2,171,820
2,313,620
+7%
Arts, Media, & Sports
1,951,170
2,063,380
+6%
Health Practioners
8,646,730
9,043,070
+5%
Mechanics & Installation
5,628,880
5,823,400
+3%
Construction & Extraction
5,962,640
6,075,520
+2%
Protection
3,437,410
3,437,610
0%
Custodial
4,421,980
4,316,350
-2%
Architecture & Engineering
2,556,220
2,481,170
-3%
Education
8,779,780
8,496,780
-3%
Forestry, Farming & Fishing
480,130
461,750
-4%
Manufacturers
9,115,530
8,738,980
-4%
Food
13,374,620
12,514,620
-6%
Sales and Related
14,542,290
13,183,250
-9%
Office & Admin
21,828,990
18,674,770
-15%
Hospitality
5,451,330
2,835,650
-48%
The future of American workers is a major concern, particularly in the workforce.
The AI Revolution is here
This is a technology that has captured the imagination, and could soon affect the economy. Administrative jobs, the largest category of employment, are most at risk because many office tasks can now be automated using increasingly sophisticated AI tools.
Will AI have the same impact on the global economy as the Industrial Revolution? Will it be as disruptive as the outsourcing of manufacturing out of the U.S.
Will AI be a seamless addition to the American workforce? Or will it merely enhance productivity and profits?
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