Job opportunities and wages rise for teensEconomists are predicting another strong summer for teen employment in 2023. Already, teens make up 18% of all summer hires this year, up from 15% a year ago, according to data from payroll platform Gusto. "The market for teens is hotter than it's ever been," said Luke Pardue, an economist at Gusto. watch nowThe strong labor market and increased demand for low-wage work have also contributed to a rise in labor force participation. Now, teens are more likely to have a paying job over the summer and while in school compared with just a few years ago.

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Persons: Luke Pardue, Gregg Murset Organizations: New, U.S . Department of Labor