9.6 years
What was the median job tenure for U.S. workers ages 55 to 64 in January 2024?
That's more than three times the 2.7-year median for workers ages 25 to 34.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employee Tenure Summary (2024) bls.gov
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How long has the typical U.S. wage and salary worker been with their current employer?
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10.0% (14.7 million members)
What share of U.S. wage and salary workers belonged to a union in 2025?
Union members had median weekly earnings of $1,404, compared with $1,174 for nonunion workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Union Members Summary (2025) bls.gov
20.1% (17.7 million members)
In 1983, what was the U.S. union membership rate?
The rate has roughly halved since then, to 10.0% in 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Union Members Summary (2025) bls.gov
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