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