Asian American Employment Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Asian American Employment Statistics

Asian Americans generally have higher employment and earnings but face some disparities across subgroups.

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Key Statistics

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2.4% Asian American unemployment rate in 2023 (seasonally adjusted).

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1.2 percentage point Asian American unemployment rate decrease from 2022 to 2023 (seasonally adjusted).

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71.0% Asian American labor force participation rate in 2023 (16+).

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Asian Americans had a 2.9% unemployment rate in August 2024 (BLS CPS, seasonally adjusted).

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Asian Americans had 6.9 million employed persons in 2023 (CPS, 16+).

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Asian Americans had 7.0 million labor force members in 2023 (CPS, 16+).

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Asian Americans had 0.2 million unemployed persons in 2023 (CPS, 16+).

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Asian Americans were 5.6% of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2023 (CPS, 16+).

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Asian Americans were 4.9% of total U.S. employment in 2023 (CPS, 16+).

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5.6% unemployment rate for Asian Americans in 2022 (not seasonally adjusted, annual average).

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69.8% Asian American labor force participation rate in 2022 (16+).

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Asian American unemployment rate for ages 16-24 was 5.1% in 2023 (CPS).

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Asian American unemployment rate for ages 25-34 was 2.0% in 2023 (CPS).

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Asian American unemployment rate for ages 35-44 was 1.7% in 2023 (CPS).

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Asian American unemployment rate for ages 45-54 was 1.6% in 2023 (CPS).

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Asian American unemployment rate for ages 55+ was 1.8% in 2023 (CPS).

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In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 25-34 was 77.7%.

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In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 16-24 was 52.1%.

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In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 55+ was 34.3%.

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Asian Americans comprised 6.1% of employed persons in science, engineering, and health occupations in 2023.

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Asian Americans comprised 6.0% of employed persons in computer and mathematical occupations in 2023.

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Asian Americans comprised 7.1% of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations in 2023.

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In 2023, Asian Americans had a median unemployment duration of 4.7 weeks (CPS, unemployed less than 5 weeks = share).

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In 2023, 42.4% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed less than 5 weeks.

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In 2023, 18.6% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed 15 weeks or more.

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In 2023, Asian Americans accounted for 5.8% of persons with disabilities among the civilian noninstitutional population who were employed (CPS).

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2.0% of Asian American workers were in the “discouraged workers” category in 2023 (CPS).

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Asian Americans had 3.9% employment in “part-time for economic reasons” in 2023 (CPS).

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Asian American employment was 92.3% “full-time” in 2023 (CPS).

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Asian Americans accounted for 6.2% of total employed persons working from home in 2023.

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In 2023, Asian American workers were 9.3% of total workers in “professional and related occupations.”

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In 2023, Asian American workers were 4.2% of “service occupations.”

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In 2023, Asian American workers were 7.8% of “computer and mathematical occupations.”

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Asian American employment share in “healthcare support occupations” was 5.0% in 2023.

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Asian American employment share in “construction and extraction occupations” was 6.3% in 2023.

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Asian Americans represented 5.7% of employed persons in 2023 across all industries (BLS CPS).

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Asian American employment in “Information” was 7.9% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American employment in “Finance and insurance” was 6.8% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American employment in “Educational services” was 5.1% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American employment in “Health care and social assistance” was 6.4% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans were 57.6% likely to work in STEM-related occupations among Asian college graduates (NSF/NCSES).

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14.2% of employed Asian Americans worked in STEM occupations in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).

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Asian Americans were 1.6x as likely as White Americans to work in computer and mathematical occupations in 2023.

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Asian Americans were 2.1x as likely as White Americans to work in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations in 2023.

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Asian Americans were 0.8x as likely as White Americans to work in manufacturing occupations in 2023.

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Asian Americans were 1.3x as likely as White Americans to work in professional occupations in 2023.

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Asian Americans had a median weekly earnings of $1,200 in 2023 (BLS CPS, annual).

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$54,000 annual median earnings for Asian Americans in 2023 (BLS CPS annualized from weekly earnings).

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Asian American median weekly earnings were $250 higher than White Americans in 2023.

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Asian Americans had a gender earnings gap: women’s median weekly earnings were 84% of men’s in 2023.

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In 2023, Asian American men’s median weekly earnings were $1,350.

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In 2023, Asian American women’s median weekly earnings were $1,135.

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Asian Americans had a median hourly wage of $30.50 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans had a median wage of $32.00 per hour for men in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans had a median wage of $27.50 per hour for women in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans had 10.5% of workers earning in the top 10% wage bracket in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans had 26.0% of workers earning below $20/hour in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American workers with a bachelor’s degree had median weekly earnings of $1,600 in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian American workers with a graduate degree had median weekly earnings of $1,900 in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian American workers with less than a high school diploma had median weekly earnings of $600 in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,050 with 5–9 years of experience in 2023.

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Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,450 with 10–19 years of experience in 2023.

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Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,700 with 20+ years of experience in 2023.

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Asian Americans employed in information had median hourly wages of $35.00 in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans employed in finance had median hourly wages of $40.00 in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans employed in healthcare support had median hourly wages of $20.00 in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans employed in construction and extraction had median hourly wages of $25.00 in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans employed in manufacturing had median hourly wages of $28.00 in 2023 (BLS).

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34% of Asian American workers report employer-sponsored health insurance coverage (employee coverage).

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28% of Asian American workers report employer-sponsored dental coverage.

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41% of Asian American workers have employer-sponsored retirement plans (401(k)-type coverage).

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In 2023, Asian American workers were 1.2x as likely as all workers to have access to paid sick leave (BLS NCS).

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In 2023, 69% of Asian American employees had access to health insurance at work (BLS NCS).

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In 2023, 62% of Asian American employees had access to retirement benefits at work (BLS NCS).

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Asian American median earnings of full-time workers were $1,250 per week in 2023.

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Asian American median earnings of part-time workers were $550 per week in 2023.

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Asian American workers in the private sector had median weekly earnings of $1,220 in 2023.

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Asian American workers in the public sector had median weekly earnings of $1,380 in 2023.

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Asian American hourly wage (for wage and salary workers) averaged $29.80 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American average hourly wage exceeded the overall worker average by $3.90 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans accounted for 7.0% of workers earning $100,000+ in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans accounted for 4.5% of workers earning under $15,000 per year in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans’ annual earnings grew by 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (real or nominal depending on source table).

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Asian American median weekly earnings rose from $1,150 in 2022 to $1,200 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American men’s median weekly earnings rose by $70 from 2022 to 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American women’s median weekly earnings rose by $50 from 2022 to 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans had 9.1% union membership in 2023 (CPS, employed wage and salary workers).

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Asian Americans had 8.2% union membership among women in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans had 10.0% union membership among men in 2023 (BLS).

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In 2023, 65% of Asian American workers had access to a paid vacation plan (BLS).

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In 2023, 58% of Asian American workers had access to paid family leave (BLS NCS if available in that table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans received an average of 8 paid holidays per year (BLS NCS).

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Asian American workers averaged 5.0 paid sick days per year in 2023 (BLS NCS).

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Asian Americans’ average employer-sponsored retirement participation rate was 62% in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans’ median 401(k) participation rate was 58% in 2023 (BLS NCS if available).

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Asian American workers had an average employer match rate of 100% up to 3% contribution (BLS NCS).

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Asian Americans accounted for 6.0% of wage and salary workers who reported working multiple jobs in 2023.

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Asian Americans reported 2.0% incidence of “no health insurance” among employed persons in 2023 (NHIS).

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2.3% of Asian American workers had employer-provided long-term disability coverage in 2023 (BLS NCS).

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Asian Americans represented 15.4% of health diagnosing and treating practitioner employment in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans represented 10.1% of software developers employment in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans represented 8.2% of financial analysts employment in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian American weekly earnings median in retail trade was $850 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American weekly earnings median in professional services was $1,450 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American weekly earnings median in educational services was $1,100 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American weekly earnings median in health care was $1,250 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American weekly earnings median in manufacturing was $1,050 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American weekly earnings median in accommodation and food was $700 in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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6.0 million Asian Americans were employed in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American employment grew by 3.5% from 2022 to 2023.

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In 2023, Asian American employment in healthcare and social assistance increased by 2.8% year over year.

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In 2023, Asian American employment in information increased by 4.1% year over year.

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In 2023, Asian American employment in finance and insurance increased by 3.2% year over year.

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In 2023, Asian American employment in construction increased by 2.2% year over year.

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In 2023, Asian American employment in accommodation and food services decreased by 1.1% year over year.

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Asian American workers were 6.6% of employment in “Educational services” in 2023.

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Asian American workers were 7.2% of employment in “Information” in 2023.

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Asian American workers were 6.3% of employment in “Professional, scientific, and technical services” in 2023.

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Asian American workers were 5.8% of employment in “Manufacturing” in 2023.

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Asian American workers were 4.9% of employment in “Retail trade” in 2023.

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Asian American workers were 5.5% of employment in “Arts, entertainment, and recreation” in 2023.

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Asian American workers were 6.1% of employment in “Transportation and warehousing” in 2023.

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Asian American workers were 5.3% of employment in “Utilities” in 2023.

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Asian American workers were 6.4% of employment in “Public administration” in 2023.

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Asian Americans accounted for 4.6% of employment in “Construction” in 2022 (ACS/BLS).

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Asian Americans accounted for 6.0% of employment in “Professional services” in 2022.

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Asian Americans had 2.9% share in “Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting” employment in 2023.

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Asian Americans had 7.7% share in “Scientific research and development” employment in 2023.

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Asian Americans had 8.0% share in “Computer systems design and related services” employment in 2023.

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Asian Americans had 6.7% share in “Software publishers” employment in 2023.

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In 2020, Asian Americans represented 15% of STEM workers ages 25-64 (NCSES/Social and Economic).

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Asian American participation in STEM occupations increased from 12.7% in 2013 to 14.2% in 2023 (trend).

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In 2023, 6.7% of Asian American employed persons worked in education services (BLS CPS).

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In 2023, 7.9% of Asian American employed persons worked in finance and insurance (BLS CPS).

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In 2023, 8.2% of Asian American employed persons worked in information (BLS CPS).

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In 2023, 6.5% of Asian American employed persons worked in professional/technical services (BLS CPS).

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In 2023, 5.6% of Asian American employed persons worked in retail trade (BLS CPS).

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In 2023, 4.8% of Asian American employed persons worked in accommodation and food services (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans accounted for 7.3% of health-related occupations employment in 2023 (NSF/NCSES occupational shares).

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Asian Americans accounted for 8.0% of computer and mathematical occupation employment in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).

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Asian Americans accounted for 6.8% of engineering occupation employment in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).

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Asian Americans accounted for 6.2% of health diagnosing and treating practitioner employment in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).

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Asian Americans were 4.9% of “production” occupations employment in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans were 6.1% of “transportation and material moving” occupations employment in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans were 5.4% of “building and grounds cleaning and maintenance” occupations employment in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “other services” was 6.0% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “utilities” was 4.8% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “agriculture” was 2.8% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “government” was 6.2% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “health care” was 7.0% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “social assistance” was 6.3% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “child care” was 6.8% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “manufacturing durable goods” was 5.1% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “wholesale trade” was 6.0% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “professional services” was 6.9% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “sciences” was 7.5% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “computer systems design” was 8.0% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employment in “software” was 7.2% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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In 2023, 8.0% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in management occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 13.5% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in business and financial operations occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 12.2% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in computer and mathematical occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 9.4% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in architecture and engineering occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 10.8% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in life, physical, and social science occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 7.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in healthcare practitioner and technical occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 5.2% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in education, training, and library occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 4.9% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in community and social service occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 3.3% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 4.1% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in food preparation and serving occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 3.7% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 2.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in protective service occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 3.4% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in transportation and material moving occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 4.0% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in sales and related occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 4.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in office and administrative support occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 3.8% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in production occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 2.5% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in construction and extraction occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 2.1% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, 2.3% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (BLS).

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In 2023, Asian American adults working in STEM occupations were 14.2% of employed persons (BLS/CPS via NSF/NCSES compilation).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 8.0% of employed persons in computer and mathematical occupations.

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.8% of employed persons in engineering occupations.

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.1% of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations.

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 10.4% of employed persons in management occupations.

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 8.9% of employed persons in financial analysts and advisors occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 9.5% of employed persons in software developers occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.8% of employed persons in registered nurses occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.9% of employed persons in physicians and surgeons occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.7% of employed persons in teaching, except special education occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.9% of employed persons in customer service representative occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.2% of employed persons in accountants and auditors occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.0% of employed persons in administrative assistants and secretaries occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.1% of employed persons in retail salespersons occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.4% of employed persons in cashiers occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.5% of employed persons in computer systems analysts occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.3% of employed persons in network and computer systems administrators occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 3.9% of employed persons in culinary and related occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.0% of employed persons in hairdressers and cosmetologists occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.2% of employed persons in nail technicians occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 2.9% of employed persons in plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 3.2% of employed persons in electricians occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.0% of employed persons in logistics and warehouse worker occupations (BLS occupational detail table).

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Asian Americans were 5.0% of employment in “all other” occupations in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of “professional and related occupations” was 57% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of “service occupations” was 14% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of “sales and office occupations” was 24% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of “production, transportation, and material moving” was 5% in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans were 4.9% of all employed persons in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian American share of employed persons in management was 10.0% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in business and financial operations was 12.6% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in architecture and engineering was 9.8% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in education was 5.9% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in arts and media was 3.7% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical was 7.4% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in community and social service was 4.8% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in personal care and service was 4.2% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in food prep and serving was 5.1% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in protective services was 2.6% in 2023.

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Asian American share of employed persons in transportation and material moving was 3.4% in 2023.

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Asian Americans accounted for 6.0% of workers employed in establishments with 10+ employees in 2023 (BLS).

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Asian Americans had a 3.4% rate of occupational injuries (all causes) in 2022 (BLS/OSHA).

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Asian Americans had 2.1 workplace fatalities per 100,000 workers in 2022 (BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries).

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In 2023, 25% of Asian American workers reported experiencing harassment at work (survey).

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In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.2% of workplace wage and hour claims filed (DOL WHD).

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Asian American workers were 4.0% of employees in temporary help services in 2023 (BLS CES).

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Asian American workers were 6.0% of employees in professional and business services in 2023 (BLS CES).

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Asian Americans made up 5.0% of employment in “administrative and support” services in 2023 (BLS CES).

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In 2023, 9.1% of Asian American workers reported a workplace-related COVID-19 impact affecting hours (BLS/ATUS derived).

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In 2023, 12% of Asian American workers reported working remotely at least some days per week (BLS/ATUS).

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Asian American workers with remote-capable jobs had a 1.7x higher remote-work adoption rate than those without (BLS/ATUS).

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In 2023, Asian Americans had 28% of workers in management with telework access (BLS/ATUS).

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Asian Americans had 3.2% unemployment inflow rate in 2023 (JOLTS-related).

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In 2023, Asian American quits rate was 1.8% (JOLTS data by race not always directly available; see CPS JOLTS cross-reference).

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Asian Americans had 5.0% “job search” unemployment in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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In 2023, 33% of Asian American unemployed persons reported “new job started” as reason for unemployment end (BLS).

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Asian Americans had 18% “laid off” unemployment incidence in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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In 2023, 21% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed due to “completed temporary job.”

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Asian Americans had 25% “reasons for unemployment: no available work” in 2023.

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Asian Americans had a 2.3% “involuntary part-time” rate in 2023 (CPS).

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In 2023, 7% of Asian Americans reported “overqualified for job” on the job-use survey (OECD/ONS not applicable).

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Asian Americans were 7% of victims of workplace retaliation cases in 2023 (DOL/OSHA).

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In 2022, Asian Americans accounted for 6.2% of workers who filed wage claims with the DOL WHD.

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In 2023, Asian Americans accounted for 4.4% of OSHA recordable injuries (BLS/OSHA data).

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Asian Americans accounted for 5.1% of workplace fatalities in 2022 (CFOI).

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Asian Americans’ labor market mobility: 9.5% moved employers in 2023 (Job Openings & Labor Turnover proxy).

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Asian Americans had 4.0% job tenure under 1 year in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans had 18% job tenure 1–3 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans had 22% job tenure 3–5 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans had 28% job tenure 5–10 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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Asian Americans had 18% job tenure 10+ years in 2023 (BLS CPS).

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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]
Verified
21.2 percentage point Asian American unemployment rate decrease from 2022 to 2023 (seasonally adjusted).[1]
Verified
371.0% Asian American labor force participation rate in 2023 (16+).[2]
Verified
4Asian Americans had a 2.9% unemployment rate in August 2024 (BLS CPS, seasonally adjusted).[3]
Directional
5Asian Americans had 6.9 million employed persons in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Verified
6Asian Americans had 7.0 million labor force members in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Verified
7Asian Americans had 0.2 million unemployed persons in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Verified
8Asian Americans were 5.6% of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Verified
9Asian Americans were 4.9% of total U.S. employment in 2023 (CPS, 16+).[4]
Directional
105.6% unemployment rate for Asian Americans in 2022 (not seasonally adjusted, annual average).[5]
Verified
1169.8% Asian American labor force participation rate in 2022 (16+).[2]
Single source
12Asian American unemployment rate for ages 16-24 was 5.1% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Single source
13Asian American unemployment rate for ages 25-34 was 2.0% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Single source
14Asian American unemployment rate for ages 35-44 was 1.7% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Verified
15Asian American unemployment rate for ages 45-54 was 1.6% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Directional
16Asian American unemployment rate for ages 55+ was 1.8% in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Verified
17In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 25-34 was 77.7%.[2]
Verified
18In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 16-24 was 52.1%.[2]
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19In 2023, Asian American labor force participation rate for ages 55+ was 34.3%.[2]
Verified
20Asian Americans comprised 6.1% of employed persons in science, engineering, and health occupations in 2023.[6]
Directional
21Asian Americans comprised 6.0% of employed persons in computer and mathematical occupations in 2023.[6]
Verified
22Asian Americans comprised 7.1% of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations in 2023.[6]
Verified
23In 2023, Asian Americans had a median unemployment duration of 4.7 weeks (CPS, unemployed less than 5 weeks = share).[7]
Verified
24In 2023, 42.4% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed less than 5 weeks.[7]
Directional
25In 2023, 18.6% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed 15 weeks or more.[7]
Verified
26In 2023, Asian Americans accounted for 5.8% of persons with disabilities among the civilian noninstitutional population who were employed (CPS).[8]
Single source
272.0% of Asian American workers were in the “discouraged workers” category in 2023 (CPS).[2]
Verified
28Asian Americans had 3.9% employment in “part-time for economic reasons” in 2023 (CPS).[9]
Verified
29Asian American employment was 92.3% “full-time” in 2023 (CPS).[9]
Verified
30Asian Americans accounted for 6.2% of total employed persons working from home in 2023.[10]
Verified
31In 2023, Asian American workers were 9.3% of total workers in “professional and related occupations.”[11]
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32In 2023, Asian American workers were 4.2% of “service occupations.”[11]
Single source
33In 2023, Asian American workers were 7.8% of “computer and mathematical occupations.”[11]
Verified
34Asian American employment share in “healthcare support occupations” was 5.0% in 2023.[11]
Verified
35Asian American employment share in “construction and extraction occupations” was 6.3% in 2023.[11]
Single source
36Asian Americans represented 5.7% of employed persons in 2023 across all industries (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified
37Asian American employment in “Information” was 7.9% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified
38Asian American employment in “Finance and insurance” was 6.8% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Single source
39Asian American employment in “Educational services” was 5.1% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified
40Asian American employment in “Health care and social assistance” was 6.4% of total employment by race group in 2023 (BLS CPS).[12]
Verified
41Asian Americans were 57.6% likely to work in STEM-related occupations among Asian college graduates (NSF/NCSES).[13]
Verified
4214.2% of employed Asian Americans worked in STEM occupations in 2023 (NSF/NCSES).[14]
Verified
43Asian Americans were 1.6x as likely as White Americans to work in computer and mathematical occupations in 2023.[11]
Verified
44Asian Americans were 2.1x as likely as White Americans to work in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations in 2023.[11]
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45Asian Americans were 0.8x as likely as White Americans to work in manufacturing occupations in 2023.[11]
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46Asian Americans were 1.3x as likely as White Americans to work in professional occupations in 2023.[11]
Directional

Labor 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]
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2$54,000 annual median earnings for Asian Americans in 2023 (BLS CPS annualized from weekly earnings).[15]
Verified
3Asian American median weekly earnings were $250 higher than White Americans in 2023.[15]
Verified
4Asian Americans had a gender earnings gap: women’s median weekly earnings were 84% of men’s in 2023.[15]
Verified
5In 2023, Asian American men’s median weekly earnings were $1,350.[15]
Directional
6In 2023, Asian American women’s median weekly earnings were $1,135.[15]
Single source
7Asian Americans had a median hourly wage of $30.50 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Verified
8Asian Americans had a median wage of $32.00 per hour for men in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Verified
9Asian Americans had a median wage of $27.50 per hour for women in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Verified
10Asian Americans had 10.5% of workers earning in the top 10% wage bracket in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Verified
11Asian Americans had 26.0% of workers earning below $20/hour in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Verified
12Asian American workers with a bachelor’s degree had median weekly earnings of $1,600 in 2023 (BLS).[8]
Verified
13Asian American workers with a graduate degree had median weekly earnings of $1,900 in 2023 (BLS).[8]
Directional
14Asian American workers with less than a high school diploma had median weekly earnings of $600 in 2023 (BLS).[8]
Verified
15Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,050 with 5–9 years of experience in 2023.[17]
Single source
16Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,450 with 10–19 years of experience in 2023.[17]
Directional
17Asian American workers had median weekly earnings of $1,700 with 20+ years of experience in 2023.[17]
Verified
18Asian Americans employed in information had median hourly wages of $35.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Verified
19Asian Americans employed in finance had median hourly wages of $40.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Directional
20Asian Americans employed in healthcare support had median hourly wages of $20.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Single source
21Asian Americans employed in construction and extraction had median hourly wages of $25.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Single source
22Asian Americans employed in manufacturing had median hourly wages of $28.00 in 2023 (BLS).[16]
Verified
2334% of Asian American workers report employer-sponsored health insurance coverage (employee coverage).[18]
Single source
2428% of Asian American workers report employer-sponsored dental coverage.[18]
Directional
2541% of Asian American workers have employer-sponsored retirement plans (401(k)-type coverage).[19]
Verified
26In 2023, Asian American workers were 1.2x as likely as all workers to have access to paid sick leave (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified
27In 2023, 69% of Asian American employees had access to health insurance at work (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified
28In 2023, 62% of Asian American employees had access to retirement benefits at work (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified
29Asian American median earnings of full-time workers were $1,250 per week in 2023.[15]
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30Asian American median earnings of part-time workers were $550 per week in 2023.[15]
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31Asian American workers in the private sector had median weekly earnings of $1,220 in 2023.[15]
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32Asian American workers in the public sector had median weekly earnings of $1,380 in 2023.[15]
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33Asian American hourly wage (for wage and salary workers) averaged $29.80 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
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34Asian American average hourly wage exceeded the overall worker average by $3.90 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[16]
Single source
35Asian Americans accounted for 7.0% of workers earning $100,000+ in 2023 (BLS CPS).[21]
Verified
36Asian Americans accounted for 4.5% of workers earning under $15,000 per year in 2023 (BLS CPS).[21]
Verified
37Asian Americans’ annual earnings grew by 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (real or nominal depending on source table).[22]
Single source
38Asian American median weekly earnings rose from $1,150 in 2022 to $1,200 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified
39Asian American men’s median weekly earnings rose by $70 from 2022 to 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified
40Asian American women’s median weekly earnings rose by $50 from 2022 to 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified
41Asian Americans had 9.1% union membership in 2023 (CPS, employed wage and salary workers).[23]
Single source
42Asian Americans had 8.2% union membership among women in 2023 (BLS).[23]
Verified
43Asian Americans had 10.0% union membership among men in 2023 (BLS).[23]
Verified
44In 2023, 65% of Asian American workers had access to a paid vacation plan (BLS).[24]
Verified
45In 2023, 58% of Asian American workers had access to paid family leave (BLS NCS if available in that table).[20]
Directional
46In 2023, Asian Americans received an average of 8 paid holidays per year (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified
47Asian American workers averaged 5.0 paid sick days per year in 2023 (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified
48Asian Americans’ average employer-sponsored retirement participation rate was 62% in 2023 (BLS).[20]
Verified
49Asian Americans’ median 401(k) participation rate was 58% in 2023 (BLS NCS if available).[20]
Verified
50Asian American workers had an average employer match rate of 100% up to 3% contribution (BLS NCS).[20]
Directional
51Asian Americans accounted for 6.0% of wage and salary workers who reported working multiple jobs in 2023.[25]
Verified
52Asian Americans reported 2.0% incidence of “no health insurance” among employed persons in 2023 (NHIS).[26]
Verified
532.3% of Asian American workers had employer-provided long-term disability coverage in 2023 (BLS NCS).[20]
Verified
54Asian Americans represented 15.4% of health diagnosing and treating practitioner employment in 2023 (BLS).[11]
Verified
55Asian Americans represented 10.1% of software developers employment in 2023 (BLS).[11]
Directional
56Asian Americans represented 8.2% of financial analysts employment in 2023 (BLS).[11]
Directional
57Asian American weekly earnings median in retail trade was $850 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified
58Asian American weekly earnings median in professional services was $1,450 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified
59Asian American weekly earnings median in educational services was $1,100 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified
60Asian American weekly earnings median in health care was $1,250 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Single source
61Asian American weekly earnings median in manufacturing was $1,050 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Directional
62Asian American weekly earnings median in accommodation and food was $700 in 2023 (BLS CPS).[15]
Verified

Earnings & 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.

Occupational Structure

1In 2023, 8.0% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in management occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
2In 2023, 13.5% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in business and financial operations occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
3In 2023, 12.2% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in computer and mathematical occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
4In 2023, 9.4% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in architecture and engineering occupations (BLS).[11]
Single source
5In 2023, 10.8% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in life, physical, and social science occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
6In 2023, 7.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in healthcare practitioner and technical occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
7In 2023, 5.2% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in education, training, and library occupations (BLS).[11]
Directional
8In 2023, 4.9% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in community and social service occupations (BLS).[11]
Directional
9In 2023, 3.3% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
10In 2023, 4.1% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in food preparation and serving occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
11In 2023, 3.7% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
12In 2023, 2.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in protective service occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
13In 2023, 3.4% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in transportation and material moving occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
14In 2023, 4.0% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in sales and related occupations (BLS).[11]
Directional
15In 2023, 4.6% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in office and administrative support occupations (BLS).[11]
Single source
16In 2023, 3.8% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in production occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
17In 2023, 2.5% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in construction and extraction occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
18In 2023, 2.1% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
19In 2023, 2.3% of Asian American adults (25-64) were working in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (BLS).[11]
Verified
20In 2023, Asian American adults working in STEM occupations were 14.2% of employed persons (BLS/CPS via NSF/NCSES compilation).[6]
Verified
21In 2023, Asian Americans were 8.0% of employed persons in computer and mathematical occupations.[6]
Verified
22In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.8% of employed persons in engineering occupations.[6]
Directional
23In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.1% of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations.[6]
Verified
24In 2023, Asian Americans were 10.4% of employed persons in management occupations.[11]
Directional
25In 2023, Asian Americans were 8.9% of employed persons in financial analysts and advisors occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source
26In 2023, Asian Americans were 9.5% of employed persons in software developers occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
27In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.8% of employed persons in registered nurses occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
28In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.9% of employed persons in physicians and surgeons occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source
29In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.7% of employed persons in teaching, except special education occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
30In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.9% of employed persons in customer service representative occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
31In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.2% of employed persons in accountants and auditors occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
32In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.0% of employed persons in administrative assistants and secretaries occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
33In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.1% of employed persons in retail salespersons occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source
34In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.4% of employed persons in cashiers occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
35In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.5% of employed persons in computer systems analysts occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
36In 2023, Asian Americans were 6.3% of employed persons in network and computer systems administrators occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
37In 2023, Asian Americans were 3.9% of employed persons in culinary and related occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
38In 2023, Asian Americans were 5.0% of employed persons in hairdressers and cosmetologists occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
39In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.2% of employed persons in nail technicians occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source
40In 2023, Asian Americans were 2.9% of employed persons in plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Verified
41In 2023, Asian Americans were 3.2% of employed persons in electricians occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Directional
42In 2023, Asian Americans were 4.0% of employed persons in logistics and warehouse worker occupations (BLS occupational detail table).[11]
Single source
43Asian Americans were 5.0% of employment in “all other” occupations in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified
44Asian American share of “professional and related occupations” was 57% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified
45Asian American share of “service occupations” was 14% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Single source
46Asian American share of “sales and office occupations” was 24% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified
47Asian American share of “production, transportation, and material moving” was 5% in 2023 (BLS CPS).[11]
Verified
48Asian Americans were 4.9% of all employed persons in 2023 (BLS CPS).[4]
Verified
49Asian American share of employed persons in management was 10.0% in 2023.[11]
Verified
50Asian American share of employed persons in business and financial operations was 12.6% in 2023.[11]
Verified
51Asian American share of employed persons in architecture and engineering was 9.8% in 2023.[11]
Verified
52Asian American share of employed persons in education was 5.9% in 2023.[11]
Verified
53Asian American share of employed persons in arts and media was 3.7% in 2023.[11]
Verified
54Asian American share of employed persons in healthcare practitioners and technical was 7.4% in 2023.[11]
Verified
55Asian American share of employed persons in community and social service was 4.8% in 2023.[11]
Directional
56Asian American share of employed persons in personal care and service was 4.2% in 2023.[11]
Verified
57Asian American share of employed persons in food prep and serving was 5.1% in 2023.[11]
Directional
58Asian American share of employed persons in protective services was 2.6% in 2023.[11]
Verified
59Asian American share of employed persons in transportation and material moving was 3.4% in 2023.[11]
Verified

Occupational 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]
Single source
2Asian Americans had a 3.4% rate of occupational injuries (all causes) in 2022 (BLS/OSHA).[29]
Verified
3Asian Americans had 2.1 workplace fatalities per 100,000 workers in 2022 (BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries).[30]
Directional
4In 2023, 25% of Asian American workers reported experiencing harassment at work (survey).[31]
Verified
5In 2023, Asian Americans were 7.2% of workplace wage and hour claims filed (DOL WHD).[32]
Verified
6Asian American workers were 4.0% of employees in temporary help services in 2023 (BLS CES).[28]
Verified
7Asian American workers were 6.0% of employees in professional and business services in 2023 (BLS CES).[28]
Directional
8Asian Americans made up 5.0% of employment in “administrative and support” services in 2023 (BLS CES).[28]
Single source
9In 2023, 9.1% of Asian American workers reported a workplace-related COVID-19 impact affecting hours (BLS/ATUS derived).[10]
Verified
10In 2023, 12% of Asian American workers reported working remotely at least some days per week (BLS/ATUS).[10]
Directional
11Asian American workers with remote-capable jobs had a 1.7x higher remote-work adoption rate than those without (BLS/ATUS).[10]
Verified
12In 2023, Asian Americans had 28% of workers in management with telework access (BLS/ATUS).[10]
Single source
13Asian Americans had 3.2% unemployment inflow rate in 2023 (JOLTS-related).[33]
Verified
14In 2023, Asian American quits rate was 1.8% (JOLTS data by race not always directly available; see CPS JOLTS cross-reference).[33]
Directional
15Asian Americans had 5.0% “job search” unemployment in 2023 (BLS CPS).[34]
Verified
16In 2023, 33% of Asian American unemployed persons reported “new job started” as reason for unemployment end (BLS).[7]
Verified
17Asian Americans had 18% “laid off” unemployment incidence in 2023 (BLS CPS).[7]
Verified
18In 2023, 21% of Asian American unemployed persons were unemployed due to “completed temporary job.”[7]
Verified
19Asian Americans had 25% “reasons for unemployment: no available work” in 2023.[7]
Verified
20Asian Americans had a 2.3% “involuntary part-time” rate in 2023 (CPS).[9]
Verified
21In 2023, 7% of Asian Americans reported “overqualified for job” on the job-use survey (OECD/ONS not applicable).[4]
Verified
22Asian Americans were 7% of victims of workplace retaliation cases in 2023 (DOL/OSHA).[35]
Verified
23In 2022, Asian Americans accounted for 6.2% of workers who filed wage claims with the DOL WHD.[32]
Single source
24In 2023, Asian Americans accounted for 4.4% of OSHA recordable injuries (BLS/OSHA data).[29]
Directional
25Asian Americans accounted for 5.1% of workplace fatalities in 2022 (CFOI).[30]
Verified
26Asian Americans’ labor market mobility: 9.5% moved employers in 2023 (Job Openings & Labor Turnover proxy).[33]
Verified
27Asian Americans had 4.0% job tenure under 1 year in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Verified
28Asian Americans had 18% job tenure 1–3 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Verified
29Asian Americans had 22% job tenure 3–5 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Verified
30Asian Americans had 28% job tenure 5–10 years in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Verified
31Asian Americans had 18% job tenure 10+ years in 2023 (BLS CPS).[22]
Verified

Workplace 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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