Millennials make up a sizable slice of the US workforce, with 37.2 million people aged 25 to 34 employed in 2022. Yet the signals are changing fast, from remote work becoming a baseline expectation to just 34% reporting they use AI tools at work. Let’s connect the wage, education, and flexibility patterns behind what this generation is actually navigating.
Key Takeaways
- 37.2 million Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were employed in the United States in 2022
- 70.7% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were in service-providing industries in 2022
- $18.10 median hourly wage for Millennials (ages 25 to 34) in 2022
- $4,633 median weekly earnings for Millennials (ages 25 to 34) in 2022
- 3.1% share of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) working part time for economic reasons in 2022
- 13.6% of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) held an associate’s degree in 2022
- 10.6% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) reported a disability in 2022
- 17.2% of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were enrolled in school or training in 2022
- 67% of Millennials say they expect their employer to offer training and development (2022 survey)
- 56% of Millennials say they would stay longer at a company that offers flexible work arrangements (2022 survey)
- 52% of Millennials say remote or hybrid work is essential (2021 survey)
- 34% of Millennials report using AI tools at work (2024 survey)
- 63% of Millennials want more frequent feedback from managers (2023 survey)
- 24.1% of Millennials (ages 25–34) worked remotely at least some of the time in 2021.
- 62% of workers reported they could work remotely at least some of the time in 2021, with Millennials among those most likely to report remote capability.
In 2022, 25 to 34 year old Millennials drove US employment, earning a median $18.10 hourly.
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Workforce Size
137.2 million Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were employed in the United States in 2022[1]
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270.7% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were in service-providing industries in 2022[2]
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Workforce Size Interpretation
In 2022, the United States had 37.2 million Millennials aged 25 to 34 in the workforce, and with 70.7% of them working in service-providing industries, this shows that the overall Millennial workforce size is heavily concentrated in services.
Employment & Wages
1$18.10 median hourly wage for Millennials (ages 25 to 34) in 2022[3]
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2$4,633 median weekly earnings for Millennials (ages 25 to 34) in 2022[4]
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33.1% share of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) working part time for economic reasons in 2022[5]
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Employment & Wages Interpretation
In the Employment and Wages picture, Millennials aged 25 to 34 earned a median $18.10 per hour and $4,633 in weekly earnings in 2022, while only 3.1% worked part time for economic reasons, suggesting most are sustaining full-time work at those wage levels.
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Skills & Education
113.6% of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) held an associate’s degree in 2022[6]
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210.6% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) reported a disability in 2022[7]
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317.2% of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were enrolled in school or training in 2022[8]
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417.2% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were in school or training in 2022 (enrolled in education/training; includes those employed).[9]
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516.3% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were in occupations requiring some college or postsecondary education but less than a bachelor’s degree in 2022.[10]
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Skills & Education Interpretation
In the Skills and Education category, 17.2% of Millennials aged 25 to 34 were enrolled in school or training in 2022, and another 16.3% of employed Millennials were working in roles that typically require some college or postsecondary education but not a bachelor’s degree.
Retention & Engagement
167% of Millennials say they expect their employer to offer training and development (2022 survey)[11]
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Retention & Engagement Interpretation
With 67% of Millennials expecting employers to provide training and development, retention and engagement efforts should prioritize ongoing learning opportunities to keep employees motivated and committed.
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Workplace Preferences
156% of Millennials say they would stay longer at a company that offers flexible work arrangements (2022 survey)[12]
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252% of Millennials say remote or hybrid work is essential (2021 survey)[13]
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Workplace Preferences Interpretation
Millennials clearly prioritize workplace preferences like flexibility, with 56% saying they would stay longer when offered flexible work arrangements and 52% calling remote or hybrid work essential.
Performance Metrics
134% of Millennials report using AI tools at work (2024 survey)[14]
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263% of Millennials want more frequent feedback from managers (2023 survey)[15]
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Performance Metrics Interpretation
Performance metrics show a clear gap and opportunity, with 63% of Millennials wanting more frequent feedback from managers while 34% already use AI tools at work, suggesting they are both seeking more guidance and adopting tools to improve how they perform.
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Remote & Work Design
124.1% of Millennials (ages 25–34) worked remotely at least some of the time in 2021.[16]
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262% of workers reported they could work remotely at least some of the time in 2021, with Millennials among those most likely to report remote capability.[17]
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Remote & Work Design Interpretation
In the Remote & Work Design category, 24.1% of Millennials worked remotely at least some of the time in 2021 while 62% of workers said they could, showing real adoption alongside broad remote capability that many Millennials are especially likely to tap.
Technology Adoption
128% of Millennials used project management software in their work in 2023 (survey).[18]
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Technology Adoption Interpretation
In 2023, 28% of Millennials reported using project management software at work, showing steady but not universal technology adoption within this workforce segment.
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Mobility & Stability
18.7% of Millennials (ages 25–34) experienced unemployment in 2022 (unemployment rate for age group 25–34).[19]
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23.8% of Millennials (ages 25–34) were not in the labor force and wanted a job in 2022.[20]
Directional
315.0% of Millennials (ages 25–34) had been with their current employer for 10 years or more in 2022.[21]
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Mobility & Stability Interpretation
For Millennials aged 25 to 34, mobility is mixed in 2022 since 8.7% were unemployed and 3.8% wanted work but were out of the labor force, yet 15.0% had already been with their current employer for 10 years or more.
Compensation & Benefits
16.5% of Millennials (ages 25–34) reported having access to a retirement plan but not participating in 2022.[22]
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Compensation & Benefits Interpretation
Only 6.5% of Millennials aged 25 to 34 had access to a retirement plan in 2022 but were not participating, suggesting that most millennials are either engaging with their compensation and benefits or not getting access to retirement plans in the first place.
How We Rate Confidence
Models
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