Economy adding low-paying jobs, high-paying jobs scarce

The U.S. economy is adding jobs, but the growth is predominantly in low-paying sectors such as healthcare and social assistance, impacting overall wage increases. Despite a booming labor market, high-paying jobs are becoming scarcer, particularly affecting white-collar workers and industries that traditionally offer higher wages. This trend is contributing to a workforce where many are employed yet financially unstable, with a significant portion of workers barely making ends meet despite wage gains outpacing inflation.