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Women are missing out on the AI jobs boom

Women are missing out on the AI jobs boom

Summary

In 2025, women made up just over a quarter of new hires in artificial intelligence (AI) jobs in the U.S., while men accounted for about three-quarters. These AI roles are some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs, but women are less represented in the best-paying and most technical positions.

Key Facts

  • Women filled 26% of new AI job hires in the U.S. in 2025, while men filled 74%.
  • In non-AI jobs, women made up about half of new hires.
  • High-paying AI jobs, such as "member of technical staff," had 82% male new hires and median pay of $223,000.
  • Lower-paying roles like data annotator had nearly equal gender split and median pay of $51,000.
  • The AI sector is growing quickly but still represents a small part of the total job market.
  • Women have been historically underrepresented in tech, especially in leadership and technical roles.
  • Experts say women are included in the AI economy but not in roles tied to long-term career growth and leadership.
  • The study used LinkedIn data from user profiles and job listings to analyze hires and salaries.
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