12 Feb, 2026
'Prime-age' Americans in workforce rise to 25-year high as jobs picture darkens
By Brian Scheid
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12 Feb, 2026
By Brian Scheid
The share of "prime-age" American workers in the labor force has climbed to the highest level in nearly 25 years, while participation rates for older and younger workers continue to stagnate below pre-pandemic levels.
The labor force participation rate for prime-age workers, those between the ages of 25 and 54, ...[end of article preview]
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