There was a time when the American dream was defined by the white-collar worker, steady paychecks, corner offices, and the assurance of stability. But the country’s labor landscape has shifted dramatically. Today, it’s the health and personal care aides, nearly four million of them, who form the backbone of the US workforce, underscoring a profound evolution in how America works and who keeps it running. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these workers now hold the most common job in the nation, with an annual median wage of just $34,000. The story this data tells is not just about numbers, it’s about a nation whose economic engine increasingly depends on essential workers earning modest pay, often in physically or emotionally demanding roles. The data, compiled by CNBC

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