This wage gap largely depended on the specific industry and job. Women who worked in higher-paying industries, such as shipbuilding or aircraft manufacturing, could earn wages close to those of men. However, women were concentrated in lower-paying industries, such as textiles or food processing. There were also disparities within jobs, with women typically being paid less than men for the same work.
Despite these challenges, women's participation in the workforce during World War II helped to pave the way for greater gender equality in the workplace. After the war, many women continued to work, and their contributions helped to fuel economic growth.