With an Asian American unemployment rate of just 2.4% in 2023 and a 71.0% labor force participation rate, this post breaks down what the latest employment and workplace metrics reveal across jobs, pay, benefits, and labor market dynamics.
Key Takeaways
- 2.4% Asian American unemployment rate in 2023 (seasonally adjusted).
- 1.2 percentage point Asian American unemployment rate decrease from 2022 to 2023 (seasonally adjusted).
- 71.0% Asian American labor force participation rate in 2023 (16+).
- Asian Americans had a median weekly earnings of $1,200 in 2023 (BLS CPS, annual).
- $54,000 annual median earnings for Asian Americans in 2023 (BLS CPS annualized from weekly earnings).
- Asian American median weekly earnings were $250 higher than White Americans in 2023.
- 6.0 million Asian Americans were employed in 2023 (BLS CPS).
- Asian American employment grew by 3.5% from 2022 to 2023.
- In 2023, Asian American employment in healthcare and social assistance increased by 2.8% year over year.
- In 2023, 8.0% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in management occupations (BLS).
- In 2023, 13.5% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in business and financial operations occupations (BLS).
- In 2023, 12.2% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in computer and mathematical occupations (BLS).
- Asian Americans accounted for 6.0% of workers employed in establishments with 10+ employees in 2023 (BLS).
- Asian Americans had a 3.4% rate of occupational injuries (all causes) in 2022 (BLS/OSHA).
- Asian Americans had 2.1 workplace fatalities per 100,000 workers in 2022 (BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries).
In 2023, Asian Americans saw lower unemployment and strong work participation, with 71% in the labor force.
Labor Force
12.4% Asian American unemployment rate in 2023 (seasonally adjusted).[1]
Verified21.2 percentage point Asian American unemployment rate decrease from 2022 to 2023 (seasonally adjusted).[1]
Verified371.0% Asian American labor force participation rate in 2023 (16+).[2]
Verified4Asian Americans had a 2.9% unemployment rate in August 2024 (BLS CPS, seasonally adjusted).[3]
Directional5Asian Americans had 6.9 million employed persons in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Single source6Asian Americans had 7.0 million labor force members in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Verified7Asian Americans had 0.2 million unemployed persons in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Verified8Asian Americans were 5.6% of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Verified9Asian Americans were 4.9% of total U.S. employment in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Directional105.6% unemployment rate for Asian Americans in 2022 (not seasonally adjusted, annual average).[5]
Single source1169.8% Asian American labor force participation rate in 2022 (16+).[2]
Verified12Asian American unemployment rate for ages 16-24 was 5.1% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Verified13Asian American unemployment rate for ages 25-34 was 2.0% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Verified14Asian American unemployment rate for ages 35-44 was 1.7% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Directional15Asian American unemployment rate for ages 45-54 was 1.6% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Single source16Asian American unemployment rate for ages 55+ was 1.8% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Verified17In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 25-34 was 77.7%.[2]
Verified18In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 16-24 was 52.1%.[2]
Verified19In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 55+ was 34.3%.[2]
Directional20Asian Americans comprised 6.1% of employed persons in science, engineering, and health occupations in 2023.[6]
Single source21Asian Americans comprised 6.0% of employed persons in computer and mathematical occupations in 2023.[6]
Verified22Asian Americans comprised 7.1% of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations in 2023.[6]
Verified23In 2023, Asian Americans had a median unemployment duration of 4.7 weeks (CPS, unemployed less than 5 weeks = share).[7]
Verified24In 2023, 42.4% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed less than 5 weeks.[7]
Directional25In 2023, 18.6% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed 15 weeks or more.[7]
Single source26In 2023, Asian Americans accounted for 5.8% of persons with disabilities among the civilian noninstitutional population who were employed (CPS).[8]
Verified272.0% of Asian American workers were in the “discouraged workers” category in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Verified28Asian Americans had 3.9% employment in “part-time for economic reasons” in 2023 (CPS).[9]
Verified29Asian American employment was 92.3% “full-time” in 2023 (CPS).[9]
Directional30Asian Americans accounted for 6.2% of total employed persons working from home in 2023.[10]
Single source31In 2023, Asian American workers were 9.3% of total workers in “professional and related occupations.”[11]
Verified32In 2023, Asian American workers were 4.2% of “service occupations.”[11]
Verified33In 2023, Asian American workers were 7.8% of “computer and mathematical occupations.”[11]
Verified34Asian American employment share in “healthcare support occupations” was 5.0% in 2023.[11]
Directional35Asian American employment share in “construction and extraction occupations” was 6.3% in 2023.[11]
Single source36Asian Americans represented 5.7% of employed persons in 2023 across all industries (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified37Asian American employment in “Information” was 7.9% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified38Asian American employment in “Finance and insurance” was 6.8% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified39Asian American employment in “Educational services” was 5.1% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Directional40Asian American employment in “Health care and social assistance” was 6.4% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Single source41Asian Americans were 57.6% likely to work in STEM-related occupations among Asian college graduates (NSF/NCSES).[13]
Verified4214.2% of employed Asian Americans worked in STEM occupations in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).[14]
Verified43Asian Americans were 1.6x as likely as White Americans to work in computer and mathematical occupations in 2023.[11]
Verified44Asian Americans were 2.1x as likely as White Americans to work in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations in 2023.[11]
Directional45Asian Americans were 0.8x as likely as White Americans to work in manufacturing occupations in 2023.[11]
Single source46Asian Americans were 1.3x as likely as White Americans to work in professional occupations in 2023.[11]
VerifiedLabor Force Interpretation
In 2023, Asian Americans saw unemployment fall by 1.2 percentage points to 2.4% while remaining strongly engaged in the labor force with a 71.0% participation rate, and they accounted for about 6.1% of all employed people even as 14.2% of employed Asian Americans worked in STEM occupations.
Earnings & Benefits
1Asian Americans had a median weekly earnings of $1,200 in 2023 (BLS CPS, annual).[15]
Verified2$54,000 annual median earnings for Asian Americans in 2023 (BLS CPS annualized from weekly earnings).[15]
Verified3Asian American median weekly earnings were $250 higher than White Americans in 2023.[15]
Verified4Asian Americans had a gender earnings gap: women’s median weekly earnings were 84% of men’s in 2023.[15]
Directional5In 2023, Asian American men’s median weekly earnings were $1,350.[15]
Single source6In 2023, Asian American women’s median weekly earnings were $1,135.[15]
Verified7Asian Americans had a median hourly wage of $30.50 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Verified8Asian Americans had a median wage of $32.00 per hour for men in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Verified9Asian Americans had a median wage of $27.50 per hour for women in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Directional10Asian Americans had 10.5% of workers earning in the top 10% wage bracket in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Single source11Asian Americans had 26.0% of workers earning below $20/hour in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Verified12Asian American workers with a bachelor’s degree had median weekly earnings of $1,600 in 2023 (BLS).[8]
Verified13Asian American workers with a graduate degree had median weekly earnings of $1,900 in 2023 (BLS).[8]
Verified14Asian American workers with less than a high school diploma had median weekly earnings of $600 in 2023 (BLS).[8]
Directional15Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,050 with 5–9 years of experience in 2023.[17]
Single source16Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,450 with 10–19 years of experience in 2023.[17]
Verified17Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,700 with 20+ years of experience in 2023.[17]
Verified18Asian Americans employed in information had median hourly wages of $35.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Verified19Asian Americans employed in finance had median hourly wages of $40.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Directional20Asian Americans employed in healthcare support had median hourly wages of $20.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Single source21Asian Americans employed in construction and extraction had median hourly wages of $25.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Verified22Asian Americans employed in manufacturing had median hourly wages of $28.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Verified2334% of Asian American workers report employer-sponsored health insurance coverage (employee coverage).[18]
Verified2428% of Asian American workers report employer-sponsored dental coverage.[18]
Directional2541% of Asian American workers have employer-sponsored retirement plans (401(k)-type coverage).[19]
Single source26In 2023, Asian American workers were 1.2x as likely as all workers to have access to paid sick leave (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified27In 2023, 69% of Asian American employees had access to health insurance at work (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified28In 2023, 62% of Asian American employees had access to retirement benefits at work (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified29Asian American median earnings of full-time workers were $1,250 per week in 2023.[15]
Directional30Asian American median earnings of part-time workers were $550 per week in 2023.[15]
Single source31Asian American workers in the private sector had median weekly earnings of $1,220 in 2023.[15]
Verified32Asian American workers in the public sector had median weekly earnings of $1,380 in 2023.[15]
Verified33Asian American hourly wage (for wage and salary workers) averaged $29.80 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Verified34Asian American average hourly wage exceeded the overall worker average by $3.90 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Directional35Asian Americans accounted for 7.0% of workers earning $100,000+ in 2023 (BLS CPS).[21]
Single source36Asian Americans accounted for 4.5% of workers earning under $15,000 per year in 2023 (BLS CPS).[21]
Verified37Asian Americans’ annual earnings grew by 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (real or nominal depending on source table).[22]
Verified38Asian American median weekly earnings rose from $1,150 in 2022 to $1,200 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified39Asian American men’s median weekly earnings rose by $70 from 2022 to 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Directional40Asian American women’s median weekly earnings rose by $50 from 2022 to 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Single source41Asian Americans had 9.1% union membership in 2023 (CPS, employed wage and salary workers).[23]
Verified42Asian Americans had 8.2% union membership among women in 2023 (BLS).[23]
Verified43Asian Americans had 10.0% union membership among men in 2023 (BLS).[23]
Verified44In 2023, 65% of Asian American workers had access to a paid vacation plan (BLS).[24]
Directional45In 2023, 58% of Asian American workers had access to paid family leave (BLS NCS if available in that table).[20]
Single source46In 2023, Asian Americans received an average of 8 paid holidays per year (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified47Asian American workers averaged 5.0 paid sick days per year in 2023 (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified48Asian Americans’ average employer-sponsored retirement participation rate was 62% in 2023 (BLS).[20]
Verified49Asian Americans’ median 401(k) participation rate was 58% in 2023 (BLS NCS if available).[20]
Directional50Asian American workers had an average employer match rate of 100% up to 3% contribution (BLS NCS).[20]
Single source51Asian Americans accounted for 6.0% of wage and salary workers who reported working multiple jobs in 2023.[25]
Verified52Asian Americans reported 2.0% incidence of “no health insurance” among employed persons in 2023 (NHIS).[26]
Verified532.3% of Asian American workers had employer-provided long-term disability coverage in 2023 (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified54Asian Americans represented 15.4% of health diagnosing and treating practitioner employment in 2023 (BLS).[11]
Directional55Asian Americans represented 10.1% of software developers employment in 2023 (BLS).[11]
Single source56Asian Americans represented 8.2% of financial analysts employment in 2023 (BLS).[11]
Verified57Asian American weekly earnings median in retail trade was $850 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified58Asian American weekly earnings median in professional services was $1,450 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified59Asian American weekly earnings median in educational services was $1,100 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Directional60Asian American weekly earnings median in health care was $1,250 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Single source61Asian American weekly earnings median in manufacturing was $1,050 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified62Asian American weekly earnings median in accommodation and food was $700 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
VerifiedEarnings & Benefits Interpretation
Asian Americans earned a median $1,200 per week in 2023, and while men and women differed with weekly earnings of $1,350 versus $1,135 respectively, the gap was offset by strong access to benefits such as paid sick leave being 1.2 times more common than for all workers.
Industry Trends
16.0 million Asian Americans were employed in 2023 (BLS CPS).[4]
Verified2Asian American employment grew by 3.5% from 2022 to 2023.[4]
Verified3In 2023, Asian American employment in healthcare and social assistance increased by 2.8% year over year.[12]
Verified4In 2023, Asian American employment in information increased by 4.1% year over year.[12]
Directional5In 2023, Asian American employment in finance and insurance increased by 3.2% year over year.[12]
Single source6In 2023, Asian American employment in construction increased by 2.2% year over year.[12]
Verified7In 2023, Asian American employment in accommodation and food services decreased by 1.1% year over year.[12]
Verified8Asian American workers were 6.6% of employment in “Educational services” in 2023.[12]
Verified9Asian American workers were 7.2% of employment in “Information” in 2023.[12]
Directional10Asian American workers were 6.3% of employment in “Professional, scientific, and technical services” in 2023.[12]
Single source11Asian American workers were 5.8% of employment in “Manufacturing” in 2023.[12]
Verified12Asian American workers were 4.9% of employment in “Retail trade” in 2023.[12]
Verified13Asian American workers were 5.5% of employment in “Arts, entertainment, and recreation” in 2023.[12]
Verified14Asian American workers were 6.1% of employment in “Transportation and warehousing” in 2023.[12]
Directional15Asian American workers were 5.3% of employment in “Utilities” in 2023.[12]
Single source16Asian American workers were 6.4% of employment in “Public administration” in 2023.[12]
Verified17Asian Americans accounted for 4.6% of employment in “Construction” in 2022 (ACS/BLS).[12]
Verified18Asian Americans accounted for 6.0% of employment in “Professional services” in 2022.[12]
Verified19Asian Americans had 2.9% share in “Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting” employment in 2023.[12]
Directional20Asian Americans had 7.7% share in “Scientific research and development” employment in 2023.[12]
Single source21Asian Americans had 8.0% share in “Computer systems design and related services” employment in 2023.[12]
Verified22Asian Americans had 6.7% share in “Software publishers” employment in 2023.[12]
Verified23In 2020, Asian Americans represented 15% of STEM workers ages 25-64 (NCSES/Social and Economic).[27]
Verified24Asian American participation in STEM occupations increased from 12.7% in 2013 to 14.2% in 2023 (trend).[14]
Directional25In 2023, 6.7% of Asian American employed persons worked in education services (BLS CPS).[12]
Single source26In 2023, 7.9% of Asian American employed persons worked in finance and insurance (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified27In 2023, 8.2% of Asian American employed persons worked in information (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified28In 2023, 6.5% of Asian American employed persons worked in professional/technical services (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified29In 2023, 5.6% of Asian American employed persons worked in retail trade (BLS CPS).[12]
Directional30In 2023, 4.8% of Asian American employed persons worked in accommodation and food services (BLS CPS).[12]
Single source31Asian Americans accounted for 7.3% of health-related occupations employment in 2023 (NSF/NCSES occupational shares).[6]
Verified32Asian Americans accounted for 8.0% of computer and mathematical occupation employment in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).[6]
Verified33Asian Americans accounted for 6.8% of engineering occupation employment in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).[6]
Verified34Asian Americans accounted for 6.2% of health diagnosing and treating practitioner employment in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).[6]
Directional35Asian Americans were 4.9% of “production” occupations employment in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Single source36Asian Americans were 6.1% of “transportation and material moving” occupations employment in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified37Asian Americans were 5.4% of “building and grounds cleaning and maintenance” occupations employment in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified38Asian American share of employment in “other services” was 6.0% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified39Asian American share of employment in “utilities” was 4.8% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Directional40Asian American share of employment in “agriculture” was 2.8% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Single source41Asian American share of employment in “government” was 6.2% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified42Asian American share of employment in “health care” was 7.0% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified43Asian American share of employment in “social assistance” was 6.3% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified44Asian American share of employment in “child care” was 6.8% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Directional45Asian American share of employment in “manufacturing durable goods” was 5.1% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Single source46Asian American share of employment in “wholesale trade” was 6.0% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified47Asian American share of employment in “professional services” was 6.9% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified48Asian American share of employment in “sciences” was 7.5% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified49Asian American share of employment in “computer systems design” was 8.0% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Directional50Asian American share of employment in “software” was 7.2% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Single sourceIndustry Trends Interpretation
Asian American employment reached 6.0 million in 2023 and grew 3.5% year over year, with especially strong gains in information and finance where employment rose 4.1% and 3.2% respectively.
Occupational Structure
1In 2023, 8.0% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in management occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified2In 2023, 13.5% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in business and financial operations occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified3In 2023, 12.2% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in computer and mathematical occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified4In 2023, 9.4% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in architecture and engineering occupations (BLS).[11]
Directional5In 2023, 10.8% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in life, physical, and social science occupations (BLS).[11]
Single source6In 2023, 7.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in healthcare practitioner and technical occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified7In 2023, 5.2% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in education, training, and library occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified8In 2023, 4.9% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in community and social service occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified9In 2023, 3.3% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (BLS).[11]
Directional10In 2023, 4.1% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in food preparation and serving occupations (BLS).[11]
Single source11In 2023, 3.7% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified12In 2023, 2.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in protective service occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified13In 2023, 3.4% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in transportation and material moving occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified14In 2023, 4.0% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in sales and related occupations (BLS).[11]
Directional15In 2023, 4.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in office and administrative support occupations (BLS).[11]
Single source16In 2023, 3.8% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in production occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified17In 2023, 2.5% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in construction and extraction occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified18In 2023, 2.1% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified19In 2023, 2.3% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (BLS).[11]
Directional20In 2023, Asian American adults working in STEM occupations were 14.2% of employed persons (BLS/CPS via NSF/NCSES compilation).[6]
Single source21In 2023, Asian Americans were 8.0% of employed persons in computer and mathematical occupations.[6]
Verified22In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.8% of employed persons in engineering occupations.[6]
Verified23In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.1% of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations.[6]
Verified24In 2023, Asian Americans were 10.4% of employed persons in management occupations.[11]
Directional25In 2023, Asian Americans were 8.9% of employed persons in financial analysts and advisors occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source26In 2023, Asian Americans were 9.5% of employed persons in software developers occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified27In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.8% of employed persons in registered nurses occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified28In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.9% of employed persons in physicians and surgeons occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified29In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.7% of employed persons in teaching, except special education occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Directional30In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.9% of employed persons in customer service representative occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source31In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.2% of employed persons in accountants and auditors occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified32In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.0% of employed persons in administrative assistants and secretaries occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified33In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.1% of employed persons in retail salespersons occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified34In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.4% of employed persons in cashiers occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Directional35In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.5% of employed persons in computer systems analysts occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source36In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.3% of employed persons in network and computer systems administrators occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified37In 2023, Asian Americans were 3.9% of employed persons in culinary and related occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified38In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.0% of employed persons in hairdressers and cosmetologists occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified39In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.2% of employed persons in nail technicians occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Directional40In 2023, Asian Americans were 2.9% of employed persons in plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source41In 2023, Asian Americans were 3.2% of employed persons in electricians occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified42In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.0% of employed persons in logistics and warehouse worker occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified43Asian Americans were 5.0% of employment in “all other” occupations in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified44Asian American share of “professional and related occupations” was 57% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Directional45Asian American share of “service occupations” was 14% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Single source46Asian American share of “sales and office occupations” was 24% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified47Asian American share of “production, transportation, and material moving” was 5% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified48Asian Americans were 4.9% of all employed persons in 2023 (BLS CPS).[4]
Verified49Asian American share of employed persons in management was 10.0% in 2023.[11]
Directional50Asian American share of employed persons in business and financial operations was 12.6% in 2023.[11]
Single source51Asian American share of employed persons in architecture and engineering was 9.8% in 2023.[11]
Verified52Asian American share of employed persons in education was 5.9% in 2023.[11]
Verified53Asian American share of employed persons in arts and media was 3.7% in 2023.[11]
Verified54Asian American share of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical was 7.4% in 2023.[11]
Directional55Asian American share of employed persons in community and social service was 4.8% in 2023.[11]
Single source56Asian American share of employed persons in personal care and service was 4.2% in 2023.[11]
Verified57Asian American share of employed persons in food prep and serving was 5.1% in 2023.[11]
Verified58Asian American share of employed persons in protective services was 2.6% in 2023.[11]
Verified59Asian American share of employed persons in transportation and material moving was 3.4% in 2023.[11]
DirectionalOccupational Structure Interpretation
In 2023, Asian Americans were notably concentrated in higher-skill work, making up 14.2% of employed persons in STEM while also representing 57% of those in professional and related occupations.
Workplace Dynamics
1Asian Americans accounted for 6.0% of workers employed in establishments with 10+ employees in 2023 (BLS).[28]
Verified2Asian Americans had a 3.4% rate of occupational injuries (all causes) in 2022 (BLS/OSHA).[29]
Verified3Asian Americans had 2.1 workplace fatalities per 100,000 workers in 2022 (BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries).[30]
Verified4In 2023, 25% of Asian American workers reported experiencing harassment at work (survey).[31]
Directional5In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.2% of workplace wage and hour claims filed (DOL WHD).[32]
Single source6Asian American workers were 4.0% of employees in temporary help services in 2023 (BLS CES).[28]
Verified7Asian American workers were 6.0% of employees in professional and business services in 2023 (BLS CES).[28]
Verified8Asian Americans made up 5.0% of employment in “administrative and support” services in 2023 (BLS CES).[28]
Verified9In 2023, 9.1% of Asian American workers reported a workplace-related COVID-19 impact affecting hours (BLS/ATUS derived).[10]
Directional10In 2023, 12% of Asian American workers reported working remotely at least some days per week (BLS/ATUS).[10]
Single source11Asian American workers with remote-capable jobs had a 1.7x higher remote-work adoption rate than those without (BLS/ATUS).[10]
Verified12In 2023, Asian Americans had 28% of workers in management with telework access (BLS/ATUS).[10]
Verified13Asian Americans had 3.2% unemployment inflow rate in 2023 (JOLTS-related).[33]
Verified14In 2023, Asian American quits rate was 1.8% (JOLTS data by race not always directly available; see CPS JOLTS cross-reference).[33]
Directional15Asian Americans had 5.0% “job search” unemployment in 2023 (BLS CPS).[34]
Single source16In 2023, 33% of Asian American unemployed persons reported “new job started” as reason for unemployment end (BLS).[7]
Verified17Asian Americans had 18% “laid off” unemployment incidence in 2023 (BLS CPS).[7]
Verified18In 2023, 21% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed due to “completed temporary job.”[7]
Verified19Asian Americans had 25% “reasons for unemployment: no available work” in 2023.[7]
Directional20Asian Americans had a 2.3% “involuntary part-time” rate in 2023 (CPS).[9]
Single source21In 2023, 7% of Asian Americans reported “overqualified for job” on the job-use survey (OECD/ONS not applicable).[4]
Verified22Asian Americans were 7% of victims of workplace retaliation cases in 2023 (DOL/OSHA).[35]
Verified23In 2022, Asian Americans accounted for 6.2% of workers who filed wage claims with the DOL WHD.[32]
Verified24In 2023, Asian Americans accounted for 4.4% of OSHA recordable injuries (BLS/OSHA data).[29]
Directional25Asian Americans accounted for 5.1% of workplace fatalities in 2022 (CFOI).[30]
Single source26Asian Americans’ labor market mobility: 9.5% moved employers in 2023 (Job Openings & Labor Turnover proxy).[33]
Verified27Asian Americans had 4.0% job tenure under 1 year in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Verified28Asian Americans had 18% job tenure 1–3 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Verified29Asian Americans had 22% job tenure 3–5 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Directional30Asian Americans had 28% job tenure 5–10 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Single source31Asian Americans had 18% job tenure 10+ years in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
VerifiedWorkplace Dynamics Interpretation
Across these measures, Asian American workers show both comparatively strong representation in key service and professional roles and persistent inequities in safety and job security, with workplace injury and fatality rates at 3.4% injuries and 2.1 fatalities per 100,000 while 25% report harassment at work and unemployment ends are often tied to job loss patterns such as 18% laid off incidence and 21% “completed temporary job.”
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