37.2 million people aged 25 to 34 held employment in the United States. 34 percent of Millennials use AI tools at work. Figures on earnings, schooling, and work arrangements show how this group participates in the labor force.
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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01 · Category
Workforce Size2 stats
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37.2 million Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were employed in the United States in 2022
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70.7% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were in service-providing industries in 2022
Interpretation
Workforce Size Interpretation
In the workforce size picture, 37.2 million Millennials aged 25 to 34 were employed in the United States in 2022, showing a large cohort whose impact is further underscored by the fact that 70.7% worked in service-providing industries.
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Employment & Wages3 stats
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$18.10median hourly wage for Millennials (ages 25 to 34) in 2022
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$4,633median weekly earnings for Millennials (ages 25 to 34) in 2022
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3.1% share of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) working part time for economic reasons in 2022
Interpretation
Employment & Wages Interpretation
In the Employment and Wages snapshot for Millennials aged 25 to 34 in 2022, a median hourly wage of $18.10 and median weekly earnings of $4,633 coexist with a relatively small 3.1% part time for economic reasons, suggesting most are not pushed into part time work.
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Skills & Education5 stats
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13.6% of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) held an associate’s degree in 2022
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10.6% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) reported a disability in 2022
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17.2% of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were enrolled in school or training in 2022
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17.2% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were in school or training in 2022 (enrolled in education/training; includes those employed).
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16.3% 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.
Interpretation
Skills & Education Interpretation
For Millennials ages 25 to 34 in 2022, strong engagement with education stands out, with 17.2% either enrolled in school or training or employed while enrolled, even as only 13.6% held an associate’s degree and 16.3% worked in roles that typically require some college or postsecondary education but not a bachelor’s.
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Retention & Engagement1 stats
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67% of Millennials say they expect their employer to offer training and development (2022 survey)
Interpretation
Retention & Engagement Interpretation
With 67% of Millennials expecting their employer to provide training and development, retention and engagement appear tightly linked to ongoing growth opportunities.
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Workplace Preferences2 stats
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56% of Millennials say they would stay longer at a company that offers flexible work arrangements (2022 survey)
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52% of Millennials say remote or hybrid work is essential (2021 survey)
Interpretation
Workplace Preferences Interpretation
Workplace preferences are clearly moving toward flexibility, with 56% of Millennials more likely to stay longer when flexible work arrangements are offered and 52% viewing remote or hybrid work as essential.
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Performance Metrics2 stats
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34% of Millennials report using AI tools at work (2024 survey)
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63% of Millennials want more frequent feedback from managers (2023 survey)
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
Performance metrics show that only 34% of Millennials use AI tools at work, yet 63% want more frequent manager feedback, suggesting that improving how performance is monitored and guided needs to balance new AI enablement with more continuous coaching.
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Remote & Work Design2 stats
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24.1% of Millennials (ages 25–34) worked remotely at least some of the time in 2021.
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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.
Interpretation
Remote & Work Design Interpretation
In the Remote and Work Design category, Millennials (ages 25 to 34) stood out as 24.1% worked remotely at least some of the time in 2021, and this aligns with a broader trend where 62% of workers said they could do remote work at least some of the time.
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Technology Adoption1 stats
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28% of Millennials used project management software in their work in 2023 (survey).
Interpretation
Technology Adoption Interpretation
In 2023, 28% of Millennials reported using project management software at work, showing a growing level of technology adoption in the workforce.
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Mobility & Stability3 stats
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8.7% of Millennials (ages 25–34) experienced unemployment in 2022 (unemployment rate for age group 25–34).
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3.8% of Millennials (ages 25–34) were not in the labor force and wanted a job in 2022.
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15.0% of Millennials (ages 25–34) had been with their current employer for 10 years or more in 2022.
Interpretation
Mobility & Stability Interpretation
Under the Mobility and Stability lens, Millennials ages 25–34 show a mixed picture in 2022, with 8.7% experiencing unemployment and 3.8% wanting a job but being out of the labor force, while 15.0% have already been with their current employer for 10 years or more.
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Compensation & Benefits1 stats
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6.5% of Millennials (ages 25–34) reported having access to a retirement plan but not participating in 2022.
Interpretation
Compensation & Benefits Interpretation
In 2022, just 6.5% of Millennials aged 25–34 had access to a retirement plan but were not participating, suggesting that a small but real gap remains in turning compensation and benefits into actual retirement savings.
report visual · Key figures
Millennials’ Work, Pay, and Upskilling (Ages 25–34)
Key workforce and education indicators highlight how Millennials are clustered in service industries and how their pay and training expectations compare with education and employment conditions.
70.7%
70.7% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were in service-providing industries in 2022
$18.10 m
$18.10 median hourly wage for Millennials (ages 25 to 34) in 2022
17.2%
17.2% of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were enrolled in school or training in 2022
13.6%
13.6% of Millennials (ages 25 to 34) held an associate’s degree in 2022
17.2%
17.2% of employed Millennials (ages 25 to 34) were in school or training in 2022 (enrolled in education/training; includ
8.7%
8.7% of Millennials (ages 25–34) experienced unemployment in 2022 (unemployment rate for age group 25–34).
source-verifiedbls.gov2022
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