Dave Stockman’s book (which impressed me) said the actual number of “breadwinner” jobs in the US peaked in the early 90s. Since then the numbers have decreased while the population increased.
I believe it, my youngest brother was working construction in 1978 at age 22 and earning eleven an hour plus very good benefits as a Duke power employee. I know people who would be happy to find a job paying eleven an hour even without benefits NOW!