Figure AF
Change in employment share by major occupation between 1979 and 2012
| Occupation | Change in employment share |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | -1.5 |
| Food prep, buildings and grounds, cleaning | 2.1 |
| Managers | 4.2 |
| Office and admin | -4.1 |
| Operators, fabricators and laborers | -8.6 |
| Personal care and personal services | 1.3 |
| Production, craft and repair | -3.8 |
| Professionals | 5.4 |
| Protective services | 0.7 |
| Sales | 2.7 |
| Technicians | 1.1 |
| All other | 0.5 |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group and May Extract microdata
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