The majority of workers in the largest low-wage occupations are women: Gender breakdown of the 10 largest low-wage occupations, 2013
| Occupation | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Child care workers | 95% | 5% |
| Home health aides | 89% | 11% |
| Maids and housekeepers | 88% | 12% |
| Personal care aides | 84% | 16% |
| Cashiers | 72% | 28% |
| Waiters and waitresses | 70% | 30% |
| Food preparers and servers | 65% | 35% |
| Bartenders | 58% | 42% |
| Food preparers | 56% | 44% |
| Hand packers and packagers | 49% | 51% |
Source: Adapted from Entmacher et al. (2014)
