Visualizing Union Membership by Industry ✊

What We’re Showing

This graphic shows the industries with the highest union membership rates in America, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are as of 2023.

Key Takeaways

• Union membership fell to a historic low of 10% in 2023, a stark decline from its 33.5% peak in 1954.
• In the private sector, utilities and transportation have the highest union membership rates, both providing essential services in highly-regulated industries.
• In 2023, the number of private sector union members increased by 191,000, standing at 6% of the salaried U.S. workforce.