LONDON , Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Techopedia conducted an in-depth investigation into the U.S.
gender pay gap to identify the factors contributing to pay inequality and potentially highlight areas where efforts are needed to close the gap. Some of the highlights of Techopedia's investigation include: For American women seeking equal pay, Utah stands out as the least favorable state, with women earning an average of just 73.1% of men's earnings.
In New York , women earn 87.5% of what their male counterparts earn. Among ethnic groups, Hispanic women are particularly marginalized, earning an average of just 57.
5% of men's earnings. Women occupy just 31.7% of executive roles in e-commerce.
A Pew Research survey reveals that 50% of respondents attribute the disparity to differential treatment of women by employers. In 2002, American women earned 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. Fast forward 21 years to last year's data, and the gender pay gap has only slightly narrowed: women now earn 84 cents for every dollar men make .
Despite ongoing efforts to address wage inequality, the gap has closed by just 4% over two decades. This slow progress underscores the factors influencing pay differences between men and women, including location, ethnicity, education, and age. Techopedia offers a detailed analysis of these contributing factors.
Location and Industry: Two big factors affecting pay inequality Utah ranks as the worst state for American women seeking equal pay, with women.
