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Record 9 Million Americans Juggle Multiple Jobs for Income

3/18/2025

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Nearly 9 million Americans are juggling multiple jobs, the highest rate since the Great Recession.
Workers seek better opportunities and manage rising living costs through additional employment.
The average income for those with multiple jobs is $57,865, surpassing single-job holders' average of $56,965.
Employment growth is evident in health care, transportation, and warehouse sectors, while federal jobs are declining.

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Story summary

Nearly 9 million Americans are juggling multiple jobs, the highest rate since the Great Recession.
Workers seek better opportunities and manage rising living costs through additional employment.
The average income for those with multiple jobs is $57,865, surpassing single-job holders' average of $56,965.
Employment growth is evident in health care, transportation, and warehouse sectors, while federal jobs are declining.