A significant decline is seen in the number of teenagers who have been employed this summer. Pew reports that this year's rate is lower than it was in the past.

According to available information, the percentage of teens with paying jobs has dropped. This summer, the number of teens who have held a job is about 36 percent.

Further details on this trend can be found through Pew, which also notes that the rate was over 50 percent as recently as 2000, indicating a substantial decrease over time.