The federal government said on Friday that 19.2 percent of everyone age 65 and over was employed, as of September. That’s tied for the highest rate since 1962, and it’s nearly double the level of the mid-1980s. Incentives are aligned for people to keep working, even past their mid-60s.

What percentage of 60 year olds still work?

While about eight in 10 boomers in their early 50s are in the workforce, the percentage employed drops to about 50% for boomers who are 60, and the proportion accelerates downward with each year of age thereafter. Only about a third of those aged 67 and 68 — the oldest boomers — are still working in some capacity.

Is it normal for people to work into their 70s?

Some older Americans are choosing to stay in their jobs or find new challenges that will keep them engaged. (Getty Images) It’s not uncommon for baby boomers to continue to work well into their 60s, 70s or even 80s.

Is it normal for baby boomers to work into their 80s?

It’s not uncommon for baby boomers to continue to work well into their 60s, 70s or even 80s. Some people decide to continue working because they need the money, while others love what they do and can’t imagine not doing it anymore or just need to stay busy.

Why do so many older people continue to work?

Many people continue working because they enjoy the job and like socializing with co-workers. Some older Americans are choosing to stay in their jobs or find new challenges that will keep them engaged. (Getty Images) It’s not uncommon for baby boomers to continue to work well into their 60s, 70s or even 80s.

Who are the people still working at Vidal Sassoon?

At 92, Jean Miller is still taking coats at Vidal Sassoon, while immunologist Ivan Roitt, 87, is a department head: meet the workers with no plans to clock off Ivan Roitt, 87, immunologist. Photograph: David Yeo for the Guardian Ivan Roitt, 87, is emeritus professor at Middlesex University’s Centre for Investigative and Diagnostic Oncology.