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By standard measures, only about 5 percent of employees hold more than one job, but workers may under-report second jobs: Percent of workers with more than one job, 1994–2018
| Year | Multiple job holders, as share of total employment |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5.8917% |
| 1995 | 6.1500% |
| 1996 | 6.1917% |
| 1997 | 6.1417% |
| 1998 | 6.0333% |
| 1999 | 5.8417% |
| 2000 | 5.5500% |
| 2001 | 5.3750% |
| 2002 | 5.3417% |
| 2003 | 5.3167% |
| 2004 | 5.3750% |
| 2005 | 5.3250% |
| 2006 | 5.2333% |
| 2007 | 5.2500% |
| 2008 | 5.2583% |
| 2009 | 5.1917% |
| 2010 | 4.9500% |
| 2011 | 4.9167% |
| 2012 | 4.8833% |
| 2013 | 4.8500% |
| 2014 | 4.8833% |
| 2015 | 4.8833% |
| 2016 | 4.9833% |
| 2017 | 4.9333% |
| 2018 | 4.9857% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.
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