GITNUXREPORT 2026

Women In Construction Statistics

Half of women in construction professionals say networking exclusion still follows them, while 67% report discrimination as a major barrier and 71% say isolation on male-dominated sites weighs on their mental health, according to the latest page figures. Then the totals shift to pay and progress, where women still earn less on average and move up more slowly, making it essential to see both what’s holding workforces back and what is already changing in trades, safety, and leadership.

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67% of women in construction report discrimination as a major barrier in 2023

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Work-life balance challenges cited by 54% of female workers

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Lack of mentorship affects 49% of women advancing in trades

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Harassment experienced by 46% of women over career span

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Childcare access barriers for 38% of mothers in construction

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Gender stereotypes deter 61% of potential female entrants

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Promotion gaps: women 2x slower to supervisor roles

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Networking exclusion impacts 52% of women professionals

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Flexible hours unavailable to 44% of women workers

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Bias in hiring: 29% of women report gender-based rejection

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Isolation on male-dominated sites affects 71% mentally

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Lack of female bathrooms cited by 35% as daily barrier

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Pay secrecy cultures hide gaps for 47% women

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Travel demands barrier for 42% of women with families

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Apprenticeship hazing discourages 33% women dropouts

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Credit access for business ownership harder for 51% women

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Union entry barriers persist for 27% women applicants

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Ageism compounds gender bias for 39% over 40 women

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Lack of role models seen by 58% as key barrier

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Overtime culture pressures 45% women to underperform

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Supplier/vendor bias affects 31% women managers

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Return-to-work post-maternity: 26% face demotion

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Digital tool access training lags for 37% women

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Client preference for male reps biases 22% projects

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Retention rate drops 18% due to culture for women

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Legal protections awareness low in 43% women workers

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Rural site access transportation barriers for 29% women

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In 2022, women made up 11.2% of the total construction industry workforce in the United States, totaling approximately 1.01 million women workers

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As of 2023, female representation in construction grew by 14.5% from 2020 levels, reaching 1.2 million women

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Women comprise 10.9% of construction laborers specifically, with 95,000 women in this role in 2022

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In heavy and civil engineering construction, women account for 13.4% of the workforce as of 2021 data

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Female carpenters numbered 28,300 in 2022, representing 4.2% of all carpenters

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Women in construction management roles increased by 25% between 2018 and 2023

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15.1% of construction supervisors are women in 2023 surveys

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In electrical contractors, women hold 8.7% of positions per 2022 NAICS data

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Women represent 12.3% of the plumbing and HVAC workforce in residential construction

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As of 2024, 1 in 8 new construction apprentices are women, totaling 18% in some union programs

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Female ironworkers number 5,200 nationally, 3.9% of the trade in 2022

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In roofing contractors, women are 6.5% of employees per 2023 NRCA survey

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Women in drywall installation roles: 7,800 workers, 5.1% share in 2021

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14.2% of construction estimators are women as per 2022 AGC data

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In site preparation contractors, female workforce is 11.8%

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Women hold 9.4% of operating engineer roles in construction, 42,000 total

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2023 data shows 16.7% women in utility system construction

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Female painters in construction: 31,500, 8.2% of total in 2022

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In foundation and structure contractors, women are 10.5%

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Women apprentices in construction unions rose to 12.9% in 2023

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4.8% of masons and bricklayers are women, 12,100 individuals

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Paving contractors have 9.2% female employees per 2022 stats

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Women in sheet metal work: 6,300, 4.1% share

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13.6% of construction office support roles held by women

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Highway and street contractors: 11.1% women

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Female glaziers in construction: 2,400, 3.7%

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In other building finishing contractors, 14.8% women

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Women in structural steel erection: 2,100, 2.9%

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2024 projections show women reaching 13.5% of total construction workforce

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In nonresidential building construction, women are 12.7%

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Women in fatality rates 8.2 per 100,000 workers vs. 12.1 for men in 2022

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Nonfatal injury rate for women: 2.8 cases per 100 full-time workers, lower than men's 3.5 in 2023

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22% of women report harassment as safety concern in 2023 surveys

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Heat-related illnesses: women 15% more likely to report symptoms

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Fall protection usage: 92% compliance among women vs. 88% men

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Musculoskeletal disorders affect 34% of female workers annually

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PPE fit issues reported by 41% of women, leading to 12% higher minor injury risk

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Struck-by incidents: women involved in 9% of cases

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Fatigue-related errors: 28% higher in women due to work-life balance, 2022 study

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Respiratory hazards exposure: women 18% less due to role differences

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Ergonomic training reduces women injuries by 25%

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Vehicle accidents on site: 7.4 per 100,000 for women

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Mental health claims: 19% of women vs. 11% men in construction

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Electrocution rates: lower for women at 0.9 per 100,000

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Ladder safety violations: 14% less for female workers

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Noise-induced hearing loss: 22% prevalence in women over 10 years

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Chemical exposure incidents: 16% for women

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Safety committee representation: 28% women members improve site safety 15%

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COVID-19 infection rates higher 12% for women in construction 2020-2022

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Confined space training efficacy: 85% for women vs. 79% men

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Scaffolding incidents: women 6% of total falls

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Wellness programs reduce absenteeism 20% for women

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Hazard communication training: 96% women compliant

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Back injury prevention: women programs cut rates 30%

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Night shift safety concerns: 37% women report lighting issues

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Machine guarding violations lower 10% on women-led crews

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Sun exposure skin cancer risk: 24% higher awareness in women

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Emergency response drills: 91% women participation rate

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Vibration-related disorders: 29% in female power tool users

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45% of women in construction have completed vocational training programs by 2023

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Women apprentices in construction programs: 14.2% enrollment increase since 2020

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62% of female construction workers have some postsecondary education, vs. 48% men 2022

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NAWIC scholarship recipients: 1,200 women trained annually since 2021

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Community college construction programs: 28% female enrollment in 2023

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Union apprenticeship completion rate for women: 75%, higher than men's 68% 2022

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OSHA 10-hour training: 52% of women certified vs. 41% men in construction

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Women in leadership training programs: 35% participation growth 2019-2023

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Craft training centers report 22% female trainees in welding for construction

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Pre-apprenticeship programs for women: 18,000 enrolled 2023

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40% of women in construction hold certifications in heavy equipment operation

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Online construction management courses: 31% female completers 2022

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ABC workforce development: 16% women in craft training 2023

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BIM training adoption among women: 48% certified 2023

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Safety certification rates: 67% women vs. 55% men

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Mentor programs pair 5,000 women annually with trades mentors

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Electrical training institutes: 19% female graduates 2022

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Plumbing apprenticeships: 12% women completing advanced training

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Sustainable construction certification (LEED): 29% women trained

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Drone operation training for site inspection: 25% female certified 2023

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55% of new female entrants via bootcamps lasting 12 weeks

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High school CTE construction programs: 23% girls participating 2022

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Advanced estimating software training: 42% women uptake

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Forklift and rigging certifications: 38% held by women 2023

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Project management professional (PMP) cert: 18% women in construction

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Welding certification programs: 15% female completion rate 2022

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Women construction workers earn a median weekly wage of $1,050 in 2022, 92% of men's $1,142

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Female construction managers earn $102,000 annually on average vs. $118,000 for men in 2023

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Women in carpentry earn 15% less than male counterparts, median $48,200 vs. $56,700 in 2022

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Hourly wage for female laborers: $20.45, compared to $22.10 for men per 2023 BLS

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Women supervisors in construction average $95,400 yearly, 87% of male rate

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Female electricians in construction: $28.50/hour median, vs. $31.20 for men 2022

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Plumbers women earn $57,900 annually, 88% of men's $65,800 in 2023

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Ironworkers female median wage $52,300 vs. $58,100 male, 2022 data

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Women roofers average $19.80/hour, 94% of male $21.05

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Construction estimators women: $72,500 median, vs. $81,200 men 2023

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Operating engineers female: $24.75/hour vs. $27.10 male, 2022

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Painters women $22.40/week median wage less than men by 12%

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Female drywall installers earn $48,100 annually, 91% of male

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Bricklayers women $55,200 vs. $62,400 men, 2023 union data

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Sheet metal workers female $29.10/hour, 89% male rate

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Women in construction admin earn $62,000 median, close to men at 97%

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Glaziers female $24.20/hour vs. $26.50 male 2022

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Paving crew women $23.80/hour, 93% of men

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Female structural ironworkers $30.40/hour median 2023

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Construction laborers women weekly earnings $860 vs. $940 men 2022

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Over 10-year period, women's construction wages grew 28% vs. 32% for men

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In high-wage construction firms, women earn 85% of male parity

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Median bonus for women managers $4,200 vs. $6,100 men 2023

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Apprentice women wages start at $18.50/hour avg

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Overtime pay gap: women get 8% less per hour worked, 2022

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Benefit-adjusted wages show women at 90% parity in union jobs

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Self-employed women contractors earn $85,000 median vs. $102,000 men

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In specialty trade contractors, wage gap 11.2%

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Women in green construction earn 5% premium over traditional

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2024 wage projection for women: 4.5% increase, matching men

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Regional wage: California women $28.10/hour median

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Northeast women construction avg $1,120/week

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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More than half of women in construction say discrimination and harassment shape their day to day work, and in one of the biggest paradoxes, women are now still underrepresented even as female roles keep growing. This post pulls together the sharpest 2025 and 2024 workplace realities, from promotion speed and mentorship gaps to safety, pay, and who gets left out of the right networks. As you go through the stats, you will see how “one barrier” often becomes many, stacking across trades, sites, and leadership.

Key Takeaways

67% of women in construction report discrimination as a major barrier in 2023
Work-life balance challenges cited by 54% of female workers
Lack of mentorship affects 49% of women advancing in trades
In 2022, women made up 11.2% of the total construction industry workforce in the United States, totaling approximately 1.01 million women workers
As of 2023, female representation in construction grew by 14.5% from 2020 levels, reaching 1.2 million women
Women comprise 10.9% of construction laborers specifically, with 95,000 women in this role in 2022
Women in fatality rates 8.2 per 100,000 workers vs. 12.1 for men in 2022
Nonfatal injury rate for women: 2.8 cases per 100 full-time workers, lower than men's 3.5 in 2023
22% of women report harassment as safety concern in 2023 surveys
45% of women in construction have completed vocational training programs by 2023
Women apprentices in construction programs: 14.2% enrollment increase since 2020
62% of female construction workers have some postsecondary education, vs. 48% men 2022
Women construction workers earn a median weekly wage of $1,050 in 2022, 92% of men's $1,142
Female construction managers earn $102,000 annually on average vs. $118,000 for men in 2023
Women in carpentry earn 15% less than male counterparts, median $48,200 vs. $56,700 in 2022

In 2023, most women in construction face discrimination, harassment, and advancement gaps alongside significant wage inequality.

Barriers

167% of women in construction report discrimination as a major barrier in 2023

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2Work-life balance challenges cited by 54% of female workers

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3Lack of mentorship affects 49% of women advancing in trades

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4Harassment experienced by 46% of women over career span

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5Childcare access barriers for 38% of mothers in construction

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6Gender stereotypes deter 61% of potential female entrants

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7Promotion gaps: women 2x slower to supervisor roles

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8Networking exclusion impacts 52% of women professionals

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9Flexible hours unavailable to 44% of women workers

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10Bias in hiring: 29% of women report gender-based rejection

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11Isolation on male-dominated sites affects 71% mentally

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12Lack of female bathrooms cited by 35% as daily barrier

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13Pay secrecy cultures hide gaps for 47% women

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14Travel demands barrier for 42% of women with families

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15Apprenticeship hazing discourages 33% women dropouts

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16Credit access for business ownership harder for 51% women

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17Union entry barriers persist for 27% women applicants

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18Ageism compounds gender bias for 39% over 40 women

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19Lack of role models seen by 58% as key barrier

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20Overtime culture pressures 45% women to underperform

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21Supplier/vendor bias affects 31% women managers

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22Return-to-work post-maternity: 26% face demotion

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23Digital tool access training lags for 37% women

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24Client preference for male reps biases 22% projects

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25Retention rate drops 18% due to culture for women

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26Legal protections awareness low in 43% women workers

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27Rural site access transportation barriers for 29% women

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Barriers Interpretation

It seems the construction industry is working from an outdated blueprint that systematically omits women, from the drafting table to the toolbox, with every statistic revealing another deliberate flaw in the design.

Representation

1In 2022, women made up 11.2% of the total construction industry workforce in the United States, totaling approximately 1.01 million women workers

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2As of 2023, female representation in construction grew by 14.5% from 2020 levels, reaching 1.2 million women

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3Women comprise 10.9% of construction laborers specifically, with 95,000 women in this role in 2022

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4In heavy and civil engineering construction, women account for 13.4% of the workforce as of 2021 data

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5Female carpenters numbered 28,300 in 2022, representing 4.2% of all carpenters

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6Women in construction management roles increased by 25% between 2018 and 2023

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715.1% of construction supervisors are women in 2023 surveys

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8In electrical contractors, women hold 8.7% of positions per 2022 NAICS data

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9Women represent 12.3% of the plumbing and HVAC workforce in residential construction

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10As of 2024, 1 in 8 new construction apprentices are women, totaling 18% in some union programs

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11Female ironworkers number 5,200 nationally, 3.9% of the trade in 2022

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12In roofing contractors, women are 6.5% of employees per 2023 NRCA survey

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13Women in drywall installation roles: 7,800 workers, 5.1% share in 2021

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1414.2% of construction estimators are women as per 2022 AGC data

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15In site preparation contractors, female workforce is 11.8%

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16Women hold 9.4% of operating engineer roles in construction, 42,000 total

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172023 data shows 16.7% women in utility system construction

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18Female painters in construction: 31,500, 8.2% of total in 2022

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19In foundation and structure contractors, women are 10.5%

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20Women apprentices in construction unions rose to 12.9% in 2023

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214.8% of masons and bricklayers are women, 12,100 individuals

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22Paving contractors have 9.2% female employees per 2022 stats

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23Women in sheet metal work: 6,300, 4.1% share

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2413.6% of construction office support roles held by women

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25Highway and street contractors: 11.1% women

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26Female glaziers in construction: 2,400, 3.7%

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27In other building finishing contractors, 14.8% women

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28Women in structural steel erection: 2,100, 2.9%

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292024 projections show women reaching 13.5% of total construction workforce

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30In nonresidential building construction, women are 12.7%

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Representation Interpretation

While the construction industry is finally laying a foundation of progress for women—evident in a promising 14.5% growth and a rising number of managers and apprentices—the stubbornly low percentages in key trades like carpentry (4.2%) and ironworking (3.9%) reveal how much heavy lifting remains to achieve true structural equality.

Safety

1Women in fatality rates 8.2 per 100,000 workers vs. 12.1 for men in 2022

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2Nonfatal injury rate for women: 2.8 cases per 100 full-time workers, lower than men's 3.5 in 2023

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322% of women report harassment as safety concern in 2023 surveys

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4Heat-related illnesses: women 15% more likely to report symptoms

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5Fall protection usage: 92% compliance among women vs. 88% men

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6Musculoskeletal disorders affect 34% of female workers annually

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7PPE fit issues reported by 41% of women, leading to 12% higher minor injury risk

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8Struck-by incidents: women involved in 9% of cases

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9Fatigue-related errors: 28% higher in women due to work-life balance, 2022 study

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10Respiratory hazards exposure: women 18% less due to role differences

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11Ergonomic training reduces women injuries by 25%

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12Vehicle accidents on site: 7.4 per 100,000 for women

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13Mental health claims: 19% of women vs. 11% men in construction

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14Electrocution rates: lower for women at 0.9 per 100,000

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15Ladder safety violations: 14% less for female workers

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16Noise-induced hearing loss: 22% prevalence in women over 10 years

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17Chemical exposure incidents: 16% for women

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18Safety committee representation: 28% women members improve site safety 15%

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19COVID-19 infection rates higher 12% for women in construction 2020-2022

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20Confined space training efficacy: 85% for women vs. 79% men

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21Scaffolding incidents: women 6% of total falls

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22Wellness programs reduce absenteeism 20% for women

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23Hazard communication training: 96% women compliant

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24Back injury prevention: women programs cut rates 30%

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25Night shift safety concerns: 37% women report lighting issues

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26Machine guarding violations lower 10% on women-led crews

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27Sun exposure skin cancer risk: 24% higher awareness in women

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28Emergency response drills: 91% women participation rate

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29Vibration-related disorders: 29% in female power tool users

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Safety Interpretation

Even as women in construction demonstrate superior compliance with formal safety protocols—such as fall protection—their disproportionately high rates of harassment, PPE misfit, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental health claims reveal a workplace where the machinery and culture are still calibrated for someone else's body and life.

Training

145% of women in construction have completed vocational training programs by 2023

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2Women apprentices in construction programs: 14.2% enrollment increase since 2020

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362% of female construction workers have some postsecondary education, vs. 48% men 2022

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4NAWIC scholarship recipients: 1,200 women trained annually since 2021

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5Community college construction programs: 28% female enrollment in 2023

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6Union apprenticeship completion rate for women: 75%, higher than men's 68% 2022

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7OSHA 10-hour training: 52% of women certified vs. 41% men in construction

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8Women in leadership training programs: 35% participation growth 2019-2023

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9Craft training centers report 22% female trainees in welding for construction

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10Pre-apprenticeship programs for women: 18,000 enrolled 2023

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1140% of women in construction hold certifications in heavy equipment operation

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12Online construction management courses: 31% female completers 2022

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13ABC workforce development: 16% women in craft training 2023

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14BIM training adoption among women: 48% certified 2023

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15Safety certification rates: 67% women vs. 55% men

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16Mentor programs pair 5,000 women annually with trades mentors

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17Electrical training institutes: 19% female graduates 2022

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18Plumbing apprenticeships: 12% women completing advanced training

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19Sustainable construction certification (LEED): 29% women trained

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20Drone operation training for site inspection: 25% female certified 2023

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2155% of new female entrants via bootcamps lasting 12 weeks

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22High school CTE construction programs: 23% girls participating 2022

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23Advanced estimating software training: 42% women uptake

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24Forklift and rigging certifications: 38% held by women 2023

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25Project management professional (PMP) cert: 18% women in construction

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26Welding certification programs: 15% female completion rate 2022

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Training Interpretation

While women are still climbing scaffolds to reach full equity, their remarkable and measurable dominance in specialized training, higher education, and safety certification proves they are already over-qualified to build a stronger industry.

Wages

1Women construction workers earn a median weekly wage of $1,050 in 2022, 92% of men's $1,142

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2Female construction managers earn $102,000 annually on average vs. $118,000 for men in 2023

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3Women in carpentry earn 15% less than male counterparts, median $48,200 vs. $56,700 in 2022

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4Hourly wage for female laborers: $20.45, compared to $22.10 for men per 2023 BLS

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5Women supervisors in construction average $95,400 yearly, 87% of male rate

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6Female electricians in construction: $28.50/hour median, vs. $31.20 for men 2022

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7Plumbers women earn $57,900 annually, 88% of men's $65,800 in 2023

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8Ironworkers female median wage $52,300 vs. $58,100 male, 2022 data

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9Women roofers average $19.80/hour, 94% of male $21.05

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10Construction estimators women: $72,500 median, vs. $81,200 men 2023

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11Operating engineers female: $24.75/hour vs. $27.10 male, 2022

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12Painters women $22.40/week median wage less than men by 12%

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13Female drywall installers earn $48,100 annually, 91% of male

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14Bricklayers women $55,200 vs. $62,400 men, 2023 union data

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15Sheet metal workers female $29.10/hour, 89% male rate

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16Women in construction admin earn $62,000 median, close to men at 97%

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17Glaziers female $24.20/hour vs. $26.50 male 2022

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18Paving crew women $23.80/hour, 93% of men

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19Female structural ironworkers $30.40/hour median 2023

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20Construction laborers women weekly earnings $860 vs. $940 men 2022

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21Over 10-year period, women's construction wages grew 28% vs. 32% for men

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22In high-wage construction firms, women earn 85% of male parity

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23Median bonus for women managers $4,200 vs. $6,100 men 2023

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24Apprentice women wages start at $18.50/hour avg

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25Overtime pay gap: women get 8% less per hour worked, 2022

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26Benefit-adjusted wages show women at 90% parity in union jobs

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27Self-employed women contractors earn $85,000 median vs. $102,000 men

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28In specialty trade contractors, wage gap 11.2%

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29Women in green construction earn 5% premium over traditional

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302024 wage projection for women: 4.5% increase, matching men

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31Regional wage: California women $28.10/hour median

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32Northeast women construction avg $1,120/week

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Wages Interpretation

The data paints a frustratingly consistent picture: a woman in construction can be a manager, roofer, or electrician, but across nearly every role, her paycheck stubbornly insists she’s just an intern.

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SMWIA
smwia.org
smwia.org
Reference 15
ABC
abc.org
abc.org
Reference 16
FHWA
fhwa.dot.gov
fhwa.dot.gov
Reference 17
BACWEB
bacweb.org
bacweb.org
Reference 18
EPI
epi.org
epi.org
Reference 19
NELP
nelp.org
nelp.org
Reference 20
SHRM
shrm.org
shrm.org
Reference 21
DOL
dol.gov
dol.gov
Reference 22
USGBC
usgbc.org
usgbc.org
Reference 23
DIR
dir.ca.gov
dir.ca.gov
Reference 24
AACC
aacc.nche.edu
aacc.nche.edu
Reference 25
OSHA
osha.gov
osha.gov

Reference 26
AWS
aws.org
aws.org
Reference 27
NCCER
nccer.org
nccer.org
Reference 28
COURSERA
coursera.org
coursera.org
Reference 29
AGACAD
agacad.com
agacad.com
Reference 30
NSC
nsc.org
nsc.org
Reference 31
WOMENINCONSTRUCTION
womeninconstruction.org
womeninconstruction.org
Reference 32
IEEI
ieei.org
ieei.org
Reference 33
UAPLC
uaplc.org
uaplc.org
Reference 34
FAA
faa.gov
faa.gov
Reference 35
CONSTRUCTIONDIVE
constructiondive.com
constructiondive.com
Reference 36
NCES
nces.ed.gov
nces.ed.gov
Reference 37
ITS
its.org
its.org
Reference 38
PMI
pmi.org
pmi.org
Reference 39
CDC
cdc.gov
cdc.gov
Reference 40
NIOSH
niosh.gov
niosh.gov
Reference 41
CPWR
cpwr.com
cpwr.com
Reference 42
FMCSA
fmcsa.dot.gov
fmcsa.dot.gov
Reference 43
NAMI
nami.org
nami.org
Reference 44
EPA
epa.gov
epa.gov
Reference 45
WELLNESSCOUNCILWI
wellnesscouncilwi.org
wellnesscouncilwi.org
Reference 46
SKINCANCER
skincancer.org
skincancer.org
Reference 47
FEMA
fema.gov
fema.gov
Reference 48
LEANIN
leanin.org
leanin.org
Reference 49
GENERATION
generation.org
generation.org
Reference 50
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 51
FLEXJOBS
flexjobs.com
flexjobs.com
Reference 52
EEOC
eeoc.gov
eeoc.gov
Reference 53
APA
apa.org
apa.org
Reference 54
PAYSCALE
payscale.com
payscale.com
Reference 55
SBA
sba.gov
sba.gov
Reference 56
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 57
WORKINGMOTHER
workingmother.com
workingmother.com
Reference 58
FAMILYLEAVE
familyleave.org
familyleave.org
Reference 59
AUTODESK
autodesk.com
autodesk.com
Reference 60
GALLUP
gallup.com
gallup.com
Reference 61
RURALHEALTHINFO
ruralhealthinfo.org
ruralhealthinfo.org