According to a CNBC analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, women added 158,000 jobs in August, representing about 98% of the total 162,000 jobs created, while men contributed only 4,000 positions.
This marks a notable increase in the number of jobs held by women, with over 870,000 more employed women compared to a year ago, contrasting sharply with a loss of nearly 1.5 million jobs for men during the same period.
The healthcare sector, which has been a major driver of job growth, employs predominantly women, and the education sector also saw significant gains, with women holding a substantial majority of positions.
Despite this positive trend for women, experts like Laura Ullrich from the Indeed Hiring Lab caution that the overall narrative may not be entirely positive, as the increase in women's employment could be linked to lower-wage roles and the phenomenon of women taking on multiple jobs. The unemployment rate for women fell to 3.9%, while men's unemployment rose to 4.4%.
The report exceeded economists' expectations, suggesting that while women are gaining ground in the job market, the underlying conditions may not reflect a robust recovery for all demographics