US male labor force participation rate hits lowest since 1948, excluding pandemic, per Labor Dept. data. Labor market has weakened since early 2025, with most jobs in female-dominated sectors.
The share of American men working or searching for a job hit the lowest level since 1948, aside from the pandemic, according to Labor Department data. The labor market has weakened since early 2025, with most job opportunities in sectors typically dominated by women.
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