Description/Abstract
This research brief explores where military spouses work, analyzing industries, occupations, and wage trends. It also highlights employment disparities between military spouses and their civilian counterparts and identifies high-opportunity career paths for military spouses seeking stable employment. This is the first in a series of briefs that will examine the challenges, opportunities, and actionable strategies needed to advance military spouse employment and long-term economic mobility.
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
8 Pages
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Military spouse employment, Military spouse, Private sector employment, Industry trends
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
5-27-2025
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Maury, Rosalinda V.; Roman, Jenna-Lyn R.; Stone, Brice; and Harvie, Jeanette Yih, "Where Military Spouses Work: Industries & Occupations" (2025). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 491.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/491
Creative Commons License
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