Women in the Workplace: Through the Years

Female Advancement

October 4, 2022

Women in the 70's era sitting in the back of her van planning the guitar in the sunshine outdoors. This picture is representing women in the 70's time period, as we look back at the ways they are growing and advancing in the workplace and in their careers, and how they can still continue to grow and advance.

Women have come a long way in the workplace, but history reminds us they still have a long way to go. In 1970, women represented 37.5% of the total workforce in the United States. During this period, the top ten occupations held by women were administrative, with ‘secretary’ at the top of that list.  Second, came teacher, and third was sales clerk. 

Women in the labor force since 1920 the 10 occupations employing the largest number of women in 1970 and how this number of women in the labor force has increased and what types of professions they have.

The average salary for these particular jobs translates to a whopping $30,072. While improvements have been made, the top three professions women selected in 2019 are teachers, nurses and secretaries, with a median income of $41,977 (U.S. Department of Labour 1970 & 2019). This represents only a $12,000 increase over 47 years. Women are not selecting careers with top salaries or maximizing opportunities to build wealth or create a financial legacy. They are not inclined to launch companies or lead corporations. What other reasons contribute to the career you select?

Median annual earnings by sex, race, and hispanic ethnicity from March 1960-2017. Women and

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