Today, most workers in the United States are employed in the:

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The tertiary sector, which includes services such as healthcare, education, and finance, has been the largest employing sector in the United States for several decades. As of 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 80% of employed persons in the U.S. are in the service-providing industries of the tertiary sector. The primary sector (agriculture, fishing, and mining) and the secondary sector (manufacturing and construction) have each seen a decline in employment over the years, with the tertiary sector continuing to grow. The quaternary sector (information technology, research and development, and other knowledge-based industries) is a relatively small but growing sector in the U.S.

Today, Most Workers in the United States Are Employed in The