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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The United States has about 334,922,497 residents and 155,495,730 wage-and-salary jobs measured by BLS. The median worker earns $50,980 a year. BLS projects total employment to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035, with about 17,461,800 job openings a year once retirements and career changes are counted. This guide covers all 50 states and DC, the 250 largest cities, 200 large employers, 240 occupations and the rules that decide what you keep from your pay. Every table shows its source and year; where we have no official figure the page says so.
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| State ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Unemployment ⇅ | Job openings rate ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Price level ⇅ | Minimum wage ⇅ | State income tax ⇅ | GDP ⇅ | Federal jobs open ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5,086,768 | $63,999 | 3.5% | 4.0% | $1,007 | $209,900 | 88.8 | federal $7.25 | Graduated, top rate 5.00% | $348 bn | 391 |
| Alaska | 735,706 | $92,788 | 4.3% | 4.5% | $1,419 | $352,900 | 102.4 | $14.00 | No state tax on wages | $76 bn | 324 |
| Arizona | 7,378,838 | $79,964 | 4.9% | 3.6% | $1,543 | $394,500 | 100.7 | $15.15 | Flat 2.50% | $608 bn | 983 |
| Arkansas | 3,049,391 | $60,773 | 3.9% | 4.3% | $947 | $188,000 | 86.9 | $11.00 | Graduated, top rate 3.90% | $200 bn | 242 |
| California | 39,287,376 | $99,122 | 5.1% | 3.6% | $2,036 | $734,700 | 110.7 | $16.90 | Graduated, top rate 13.30% | $4439 bn | 1,708 |
| Colorado | 5,862,189 | $95,470 | 4.1% | 3.3% | $1,761 | $539,400 | 103.1 | $15.16 | Flat 4.40% | $593 bn | 1,068 |
| Connecticut | 3,624,508 | $95,781 | 5.1% | 3.8% | $1,488 | $366,900 | 103.6 | $16.94 | Graduated, top rate 6.99% | $394 bn | 193 |
| Delaware | 1,021,191 | $84,954 | 4.6% | 4.4% | $1,401 | $352,000 | 99.8 | $15.00 | Graduated, top rate 6.60% | $126 bn | 103 |
| District of Columbia | 681,294 | $109,870 | 5.6% | 4.5% | $1,954 | $737,100 | 109.9 | $18.40 | Graduated, top rate 10.75% | $194 bn | 1,452 |
| Florida | 22,416,076 | $74,568 | 4.4% | 3.9% | $1,669 | $359,000 | 103.4 | $15.00 | No state tax on wages | $1864 bn | 1,224 |
| Georgia | 10,940,407 | $77,353 | 3.3% | 5.3% | $1,393 | $303,300 | 96.3 | $5.15 | Flat 5.19% | $962 bn | 1,096 |
| Hawaii | 1,445,235 | $100,389 | 2.8% | 2.9% | $1,971 | $839,100 | 110.0 | $16.00 | Graduated, top rate 11.00% | $126 bn | 382 |
| Idaho | 1,934,262 | $77,800 | 3.6% | 3.7% | $1,238 | $418,600 | 95.5 | $7.25 | Flat 5.30% | $143 bn | 246 |
| Illinois | 12,694,798 | $83,390 | 4.6% | 3.3% | $1,274 | $263,300 | 100.0 | $15.00 | Flat 4.95% | $1279 bn | 1,060 |
| Indiana | 6,851,073 | $71,957 | 3.4% | 3.7% | $1,062 | $218,200 | 93.3 | $7.25 | Flat 2.95% | $555 bn | 768 |
| Iowa | 3,210,507 | $75,059 | 3.2% | 3.5% | $972 | $208,000 | 87.8 | $7.25 | Flat 3.80% | $279 bn | 226 |
| Kansas | 2,947,197 | $74,275 | 3.8% | 4.0% | $1,060 | $217,200 | 90.1 | $7.25 | Graduated, top rate 5.58% | $240 bn | 341 |
| Kentucky | 4,534,824 | $63,726 | 4.7% | 4.3% | $967 | $205,600 | 90.2 | $7.25 | Flat 3.50% | $321 bn | 287 |
| Louisiana | 4,611,961 | $60,756 | 4.0% | 4.8% | $1,064 | $216,500 | 88.2 | federal $7.25 | Flat 3.00% | $352 bn | 778 |
| Maine | 1,387,817 | $74,733 | 3.3% | 4.1% | $1,139 | $296,600 | 97.0 | $15.10 | Graduated, top rate 7.15% | $104 bn | 185 |
| Maryland | 6,206,011 | $103,678 | 3.9% | 4.4% | $1,705 | $419,900 | 105.0 | $15.00 | Graduated, top rate 6.50% | $575 bn | 652 |
| Massachusetts | 7,044,056 | $103,960 | 4.3% | 3.4% | $1,762 | $562,100 | 105.8 | $15.00 | Graduated, top rate 9.00% | $834 bn | 894 |
| Michigan | 10,077,761 | $72,875 | 5.0% | 4.7% | $1,129 | $231,600 | 96.2 | $13.73 | Flat 4.25% | $754 bn | 334 |
| Minnesota | 5,739,445 | $89,062 | 4.5% | 4.3% | $1,280 | $329,300 | 98.6 | $11.41 | Graduated, top rate 9.85% | $528 bn | 791 |
| Mississippi | 2,946,779 | $56,447 | 3.3% | 4.7% | $954 | $169,800 | 87.0 | federal $7.25 | Flat 4.00% | $166 bn | 240 |
| Missouri | 6,191,814 | $70,702 | 3.6% | 4.1% | $1,033 | $230,300 | 90.8 | $15.00 | Graduated, top rate 4.70% | $488 bn | 984 |
| Montana | 1,116,875 | $72,509 | 3.1% | 4.0% | $1,081 | $375,800 | 94.6 | $10.85 | Graduated, top rate 5.65% | $84 bn | 252 |
| Nebraska | 1,978,707 | $76,475 | 2.9% | 3.5% | $1,072 | $238,600 | 90.1 | $15.00 | Graduated, top rate 4.55% | $214 bn | 294 |
| Nevada | 3,184,612 | $78,260 | 4.7% | 3.1% | $1,597 | $435,400 | 100.0 | $12.00 | No state tax on wages | $289 bn | 347 |
| New Hampshire | 1,394,868 | $99,031 | 2.6% | 3.1% | $1,491 | $402,500 | 104.2 | $7.25 | No state tax on wages | $131 bn | 127 |
| New Jersey | 9,343,809 | $103,556 | 4.2% | 3.8% | $1,720 | $454,400 | 108.8 | $15.92 | Graduated, top rate 10.75% | $910 bn | 304 |
| New Mexico | 2,120,246 | $64,059 | 4.7% | 3.5% | $1,067 | $248,100 | 92.2 | $12.00 | Graduated, top rate 5.90% | $156 bn | 863 |
| New York | 19,852,366 | $85,974 | 4.3% | 4.1% | $1,621 | $423,800 | 107.9 | $16.00 | Graduated, top rate 10.90% | $2561 bn | 1,185 |
| North Carolina | 10,730,404 | $72,388 | 3.4% | 4.0% | $1,228 | $288,900 | 94.3 | $7.25 | Flat 3.99% | $921 bn | 495 |
| North Dakota | 784,841 | $76,657 | 2.2% | 3.9% | $954 | $249,900 | 89.0 | $7.25 | Graduated, top rate 2.50% | $84 bn | 255 |
| Ohio | 11,810,293 | $71,389 | 3.4% | 4.8% | $1,034 | $214,800 | 92.8 | $11.00 | Flat 2.75% | $1005 bn | 525 |
| Oklahoma | 4,028,634 | $65,039 | 4.2% | 5.3% | $1,014 | $199,800 | 87.8 | $7.25 | Graduated, top rate 4.50% | $283 bn | 912 |
| Oregon | 4,254,293 | $83,011 | 5.0% | 3.5% | $1,525 | $477,600 | 103.4 | $15.55 | Graduated, top rate 9.90% | $352 bn | 787 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,018,639 | $77,971 | 3.6% | 3.7% | $1,209 | $254,500 | 97.6 | $7.25 | Flat 3.07% | $1083 bn | 517 |
| Rhode Island | 1,101,801 | $87,796 | 3.6% | 4.1% | $1,342 | $404,200 | 102.3 | $16.00 | Graduated, top rate 5.99% | $91 bn | 98 |
| South Carolina | 5,296,225 | $69,324 | 4.0% | 4.1% | $1,180 | $259,000 | 93.7 | federal $7.25 | Graduated, top rate 6.00% | $390 bn | 373 |
| South Dakota | 907,428 | $75,081 | 2.0% | 4.1% | $946 | $257,400 | 88.6 | $11.85 | No state tax on wages | $84 bn | 285 |
| Tennessee | 7,066,383 | $69,595 | 3.4% | 4.1% | $1,189 | $286,700 | 91.9 | federal $7.25 | No state tax on wages | $602 bn | 392 |
| Texas | 30,188,424 | $78,476 | 4.4% | 4.1% | $1,403 | $283,800 | 97.1 | $7.25 | No state tax on wages | $3032 bn | 1,539 |
| Utah | 3,392,331 | $95,166 | 3.5% | 3.5% | $1,496 | $489,400 | 98.9 | $7.25 | Flat 4.50% | $329 bn | 796 |
| Vermont | 647,106 | $81,203 | 2.6% | 3.4% | $1,234 | $316,600 | 98.0 | $14.42 | Graduated, top rate 8.75% | $51 bn | 112 |
| Virginia | 8,705,170 | $93,170 | 3.6% | 4.8% | $1,579 | $383,700 | 101.1 | $12.77 | Graduated, top rate 5.75% | $827 bn | 1,125 |
| Washington | 7,816,116 | $98,141 | 4.8% | 2.9% | $1,760 | $564,600 | 107.0 | $17.13 | No state tax on wages | $915 bn | 1,193 |
| West Virginia | 1,778,373 | $59,608 | 4.0% | 5.5% | $872 | $162,600 | 89.5 | $8.75 | Graduated, top rate 4.82% | $115 bn | 238 |
| Wisconsin | 5,914,872 | $77,485 | 3.2% | 3.7% | $1,087 | $266,500 | 94.1 | $7.25 | Graduated, top rate 7.65% | $490 bn | 283 |
| Wyoming | 582,397 | $76,176 | 3.0% | 3.6% | $992 | $309,700 | 92.7 | $5.15 | No state tax on wages | $54 bn | 212 |
Federal jobs open counts USAJOBS postings only. Median rent and home value are Census estimates for 2020–2024. The minimum wage shown is the state figure on the Department of Labor page; the federal $7.25 applies where a state has none or a lower figure.
13,240 federal postings are open now (3 posted today, 5,372 in the last 7 days, 4,009 allow remote work). Federal jobs are about one part of the US labour market: private employers, states and cities advertise elsewhere. For the whole market use the demand and pay tabs.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 3,748 |
| Army National Guard Units | 593 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 586 |
| Air National Guard Units | 432 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 427 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 311 |
| U.S. Marine Corps | 305 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 283 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 252 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 243 |
| U.S. Army Reserve Command | 222 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 216 |
| Indian Health Service | 194 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 179 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 164 |
| National Park Service | 164 |
| Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys | 163 |
| Forest Service | 147 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 140 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 122 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 940 |
| Nurse | 631 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 493 |
| Information Technology Management | 337 |
| Attorney | 331 |
| General Business And Industry | 294 |
| Education And Training Technician | 294 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 280 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 271 |
| Social Work | 263 |
| Psychology | 248 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 243 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 230 |
| Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant | 224 |
| Practical Nurse | 194 |
| Health Aid And Technician | 181 |
| General Engineering | 179 |
| Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance | 175 |
| Food Service Working | 160 |
| Human Resources Management | 146 |
| State ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| California | 1,708 |
| Texas | 1,539 |
| District of Columbia | 1,452 |
| Florida | 1,224 |
| Washington | 1,193 |
| New York | 1,185 |
| Virginia | 1,125 |
| Georgia | 1,096 |
| Colorado | 1,068 |
| Illinois | 1,060 |
| Missouri | 984 |
| Arizona | 983 |
| Oklahoma | 912 |
| Massachusetts | 894 |
| New Mexico | 863 |
| Utah | 796 |
| Minnesota | 791 |
| Oregon | 787 |
| Louisiana | 778 |
| Indiana | 768 |
| Field ⇅ | Jobs 2025 ⇅ | Growth 2025–35 ⇅ | Openings a year ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management occupations | 13,683,400 | +6.2% | 1,081,700 | $126,520 |
| Business and financial operations occupations | 11,368,500 | +5.5% | 886,600 | $82,660 |
| Computer and mathematical occupations | 5,493,600 | +7.3% | 316,100 | $109,280 |
| Architecture and engineering occupations | 2,690,000 | +6.8% | 174,800 | $99,520 |
| Life, physical, and social science occupations | 1,628,700 | +7.5% | 141,900 | $82,530 |
| Community and social service occupations | 3,270,100 | +7.4% | 293,400 | $58,300 |
| Legal occupations | 1,445,700 | +2.9% | 82,600 | $102,500 |
| Educational instruction and library occupations | 9,907,400 | +1.4% | 871,900 | $60,570 |
| Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations | 2,986,000 | +1.5% | 255,900 | $62,750 |
| Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations | 10,232,800 | +8.0% | 605,000 | $86,530 |
| Healthcare support occupations | 8,421,500 | +13.3% | 1,262,800 | $38,340 |
| Protective service occupations | 3,871,000 | +1.1% | 414,200 | $50,080 |
| Food preparation and serving related occupations | 13,826,500 | +4.4% | 2,429,100 | $35,050 |
| Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations | 5,699,600 | +2.6% | 730,600 | $37,680 |
| Personal care and service occupations | 4,487,300 | +4.4% | 714,700 | $36,410 |
| Sales and related occupations | 14,533,200 | -1.4% | 1,668,000 | $38,530 |
| Office and administrative support occupations | 18,792,700 | -4.0% | 1,727,700 | $47,450 |
| Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations | 1,036,000 | -1.5% | 137,500 | $36,630 |
| Construction and extraction occupations | 7,492,900 | +5.1% | 587,000 | $59,540 |
| Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations | 6,494,400 | +5.4% | 569,000 | $59,620 |
| Production occupations | 8,780,500 | -0.4% | 867,700 | $46,990 |
| Transportation and material moving occupations | 14,139,000 | +4.3% | 1,643,600 | $44,350 |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs 2025 ⇅ | Growth 2025–35 ⇅ | Openings a year ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Typical entry education ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,855,900 | +5.8% | 827,400 | $31,200 | No formal educational credential |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,677,100 | +18.1% | 760,500 | $35,800 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Cashiers | 3,106,300 | -6.5% | 521,300 | $32,880 | No formal educational credential |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,998,100 | -0.3% | 520,600 | $35,410 | No formal educational credential |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,804,300 | +8.9% | 430,700 | $37,330 | No formal educational credential |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,284,400 | +2.0% | 423,100 | $35,230 | No formal educational credential |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,940,300 | +1.8% | 340,500 | $40,240 | No formal educational credential |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,432,600 | +2.2% | 321,800 | $36,840 | No formal educational credential |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,666,000 | -5.3% | 289,500 | $44,770 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,599,000 | +5.0% | 285,000 | $105,770 | Bachelor's degree |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,600,000 | -6.0% | 249,000 | $45,010 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,417,500 | +12.1% | 218,600 | $37,390 | No formal educational credential |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,221,200 | +3.8% | 214,500 | $58,640 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,505,900 | +2.6% | 196,200 | $42,260 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Registered Nurses | 3,465,400 | +5.6% | 180,800 | $97,550 | Bachelor's degree |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,463,000 | -0.3% | 176,200 | $36,780 | Some college, no degree |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,332,100 | +0.6% | 175,500 | $35,510 | No formal educational credential |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 1,236,400 | +5.4% | 171,500 | $44,080 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,889,800 | -6.0% | 163,900 | $47,540 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Security Guards | 1,294,300 | +0.9% | 156,000 | $38,020 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Childcare Workers | 1,010,300 | -2.0% | 150,300 | $34,980 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,188,600 | +4.7% | 149,500 | $39,150 | No formal educational credential |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,621,800 | +4.2% | 148,700 | $49,590 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,532,400 | -5.6% | 144,100 | $50,670 | Some college, no degree |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,403,500 | +1.1% | 138,700 | $44,650 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs 2025 ⇅ | Growth 2025–35 ⇅ | Openings a year ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Typical entry education ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | 336,300 | +41.0% | 29,400 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 31,100 | +36.5% | 4,200 | $53,140 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Data Scientists | 275,600 | +34.6% | 24,800 | $120,230 | Bachelor's degree |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 640,400 | +24.2% | 62,300 | $123,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 114,100 | +23.0% | 18,500 | $68,380 | Associate's degree |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 161,500 | +22.3% | 17,000 | $45,130 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 38,600 | +21.8% | 2,900 | $140,300 | Master's degree |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 52,200 | +21.5% | 8,100 | $72,300 | Associate's degree |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 72,500 | +21.4% | 11,800 | $45,570 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Physician Assistants | 168,900 | +21.1% | 11,500 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| Information Security Analysts | 192,900 | +21.0% | 14,100 | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 31,200 | +19.4% | 3,800 | $61,560 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 143,100 | +18.5% | 17,100 | $90,150 | Bachelor's degree |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 533,400 | +18.4% | 50,500 | $59,350 | Master's degree |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,677,100 | +18.1% | 760,500 | $35,800 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 278,400 | +17.9% | 24,900 | $107,310 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 446,900 | +17.8% | 44,400 | $64,520 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Logisticians | 255,100 | +17.6% | 26,600 | $82,320 | Bachelor's degree |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 96,100 | +17.1% | 8,500 | $80,250 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 193,400 | +16.6% | 12,500 | $97,870 | Master's degree |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | 42,000 | +15.9% | 3,000 | $68,020 | Associate's degree |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 685,800 | +15.8% | 53,500 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| Massage Therapists | 155,400 | +15.3% | 20,400 | $58,450 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Occupational Therapists | 169,600 | +14.8% | 10,000 | $100,330 | Master's degree |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 92,200 | +13.9% | 6,000 | $96,590 | Associate's degree |
"Openings" counts growth plus workers who leave the occupation or the labour force. A projection is not a forecast of vacancies in a given month.
The five largest state economies are California ($4.4 trillion), Texas ($3.0 trillion), New York ($2.6 trillion), Florida ($1.9 trillion), Illinois ($1.3 trillion).
| State ⇅ | GDP ($ billion, annual rate) ⇅ | Per resident ($) ⇅ | Unemployment ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,439 | 112,983 | 5.1% |
| Texas | 3,032 | 100,437 | 4.4% |
| New York | 2,561 | 129,012 | 4.3% |
| Florida | 1,864 | 83,139 | 4.4% |
| Illinois | 1,279 | 100,749 | 4.6% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,083 | 83,201 | 3.6% |
| Ohio | 1,005 | 85,128 | 3.4% |
| Georgia | 962 | 87,970 | 3.3% |
| North Carolina | 921 | 85,817 | 3.4% |
| Washington | 915 | 117,118 | 4.8% |
| New Jersey | 910 | 97,426 | 4.2% |
| Massachusetts | 834 | 118,465 | 4.3% |
| Virginia | 827 | 94,994 | 3.6% |
| Michigan | 754 | 74,830 | 5.0% |
| Arizona | 608 | 82,374 | 4.9% |
| Tennessee | 602 | 85,228 | 3.4% |
| Colorado | 593 | 101,205 | 4.1% |
| Maryland | 575 | 92,586 | 3.9% |
| Indiana | 555 | 81,015 | 3.4% |
| Minnesota | 528 | 91,974 | 4.5% |
| Wisconsin | 490 | 82,862 | 3.2% |
| Missouri | 488 | 78,801 | 3.6% |
| Connecticut | 394 | 108,752 | 5.1% |
| South Carolina | 390 | 73,658 | 4.0% |
| Louisiana | 352 | 76,280 | 4.0% |
| Oregon | 352 | 82,687 | 5.0% |
| Alabama | 348 | 68,381 | 3.5% |
| Utah | 329 | 97,076 | 3.5% |
| Kentucky | 321 | 70,883 | 4.7% |
| Nevada | 289 | 90,900 | 4.7% |
| Oklahoma | 283 | 70,347 | 4.2% |
| Iowa | 279 | 86,857 | 3.2% |
| Kansas | 240 | 81,405 | 3.8% |
| Nebraska | 214 | 108,002 | 2.9% |
| Arkansas | 200 | 65,547 | 3.9% |
| District of Columbia | 194 | 284,827 | 5.6% |
| Mississippi | 166 | 56,172 | 3.3% |
| New Mexico | 156 | 73,667 | 4.7% |
| Idaho | 143 | 74,139 | 3.6% |
| New Hampshire | 131 | 94,029 | 2.6% |
| Delaware | 126 | 123,084 | 4.6% |
| Hawaii | 126 | 86,966 | 2.8% |
| West Virginia | 115 | 64,898 | 4.0% |
| Maine | 104 | 74,612 | 3.3% |
| Rhode Island | 91 | 82,303 | 3.6% |
| South Dakota | 84 | 92,879 | 2.0% |
| North Dakota | 84 | 107,235 | 2.2% |
| Montana | 84 | 74,979 | 3.1% |
| Alaska | 76 | 103,554 | 4.3% |
| Wyoming | 54 | 93,409 | 3.0% |
| Vermont | 51 | 78,342 | 2.6% |
GDP is current-dollar output by place of production, seasonally adjusted annual rate, latest four quarters (BEA).
The median wage across all occupations is $50,980 a year ($24.51 an hour); 10% earn less than $31,200 and 10% earn more than $128,560.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 17,753,430 | n/a | n/a | $47,450 | $33,530 | $76,170 | +0% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 13,680,750 | n/a | n/a | $35,050 | $23,120 | $51,340 | +0% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 13,677,150 | n/a | n/a | $44,350 | $31,060 | $72,440 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 13,424,300 | n/a | n/a | $38,530 | $28,080 | $99,850 | +0% |
| Management | 11,132,700 | n/a | n/a | $126,520 | $60,130 | $257,310 | +0% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 10,537,240 | n/a | n/a | $82,660 | $48,820 | $153,990 | +0% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 9,823,860 | n/a | n/a | $86,530 | $46,270 | $171,790 | +0% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 9,100,570 | n/a | n/a | $60,570 | $32,990 | $105,240 | +0% |
| Production | 8,565,760 | n/a | n/a | $46,990 | $34,240 | $76,990 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 7,901,670 | n/a | n/a | $38,340 | $28,980 | $54,230 | +0% |
| Construction and Extraction | 6,425,160 | n/a | n/a | $59,540 | $38,100 | $101,650 | +0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 6,086,190 | n/a | n/a | $59,620 | $37,000 | $96,540 | +0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 5,260,110 | n/a | n/a | $109,280 | $58,200 | $191,450 | +0% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 4,548,260 | n/a | n/a | $37,680 | $29,010 | $57,420 | +0% |
| Protective Service | 3,776,610 | n/a | n/a | $50,080 | $32,850 | $102,470 | +0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 3,255,790 | n/a | n/a | $36,410 | $26,430 | $61,020 | +0% |
| Community and Social Service | 2,668,680 | n/a | n/a | $58,300 | $37,970 | $97,630 | +0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 2,617,130 | n/a | n/a | $99,520 | $58,670 | $166,490 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 2,046,290 | n/a | n/a | $62,750 | $34,700 | $134,900 | +0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 1,473,260 | n/a | n/a | $82,530 | $48,420 | $155,830 | +0% |
| Legal | 1,305,620 | n/a | n/a | $102,500 | $49,400 | $287,070 | +0% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 435,200 | n/a | n/a | $36,630 | $31,760 | $58,220 | +0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | 26,770 | $420,860 | $89,010 | $594,410 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 25,140 | $414,010 | $80,320 | $655,320 |
| Anesthesiologists | 38,760 | $391,490 | $101,460 | $557,130 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 32,880 | $335,550 | $103,610 | $495,910 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 21,260 | $292,910 | $94,680 | $437,300 |
| Psychiatrists | 27,980 | $281,870 | $84,060 | $446,520 |
| Physicians, All Other | 342,720 | $265,930 | $69,170 | $452,360 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,150 | $256,560 | $73,570 | $475,430 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 107,510 | $244,180 | $76,830 | $428,550 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 51,840 | $236,590 | $155,250 | $339,500 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 103,560 | $232,140 | $106,710 | $463,830 |
| Chief Executives | 204,350 | $213,990 | $75,700 | $507,730 |
| Pediatricians, General | 39,390 | $210,040 | $91,470 | $338,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 670,570 | $175,140 | $107,550 | $297,510 |
| Physicists | 20,430 | $172,250 | $82,110 | $274,110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 220,260 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 |
| Dentists, General | 124,390 | $170,950 | $86,250 | $319,630 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 108,690 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 |
| Marketing Managers | 395,240 | $166,790 | $90,260 | $293,610 |
| Financial Managers | 841,710 | $166,570 | $94,310 | $323,270 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 76,660 | $161,740 | $92,940 | $225,330 |
| Lawyers | 754,500 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 24,030 | $153,990 | $46,950 | $221,710 |
| Human Resources Managers | 220,660 | $149,280 | $88,200 | $267,810 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 22,940 | $149,230 | $89,160 | $256,570 |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | 641,070 | $30,890 | $22,580 | $42,910 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 432,690 | $31,200 | $22,340 | $43,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,854,050 | $31,200 | $22,840 | $42,650 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 397,830 | $32,150 | $22,350 | $42,490 |
| Cashiers | 3,089,410 | $32,880 | $24,530 | $40,410 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 121,770 | $32,910 | $23,560 | $42,470 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 157,550 | $33,580 | $25,780 | $43,970 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 542,750 | $33,980 | $21,300 | $46,570 |
| Gambling Dealers | 83,910 | $34,320 | $24,040 | $77,090 |
| Bartenders | 756,390 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 |
| Dishwashers | 477,450 | $34,810 | $26,200 | $42,860 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 198,040 | $34,890 | $27,440 | $43,190 |
| Childcare Workers | 518,910 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 26,120 | $35,060 | $27,180 | $43,050 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 261,420 | $35,070 | $27,120 | $45,470 |
| School Bus Monitors | 78,420 | $35,100 | $28,130 | $43,250 |
| Parking Attendants | 137,880 | $35,150 | $27,040 | $44,550 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,270,910 | $35,230 | $18,100 | $64,720 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 48,150 | $35,240 | $25,360 | $47,780 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 893,600 | $35,320 | $25,810 | $45,340 |
| Animal Caretakers | 266,910 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 293,900 | $35,360 | $28,030 | $46,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,897,860 | $35,410 | $27,210 | $47,890 |
| Telemarketers | 58,430 | $35,450 | $27,040 | $50,350 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 860,670 | $35,510 | $27,640 | $48,570 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Wages are taxed three ways: federal income tax (progressive), payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare, shared with the employer) and, in most states, a state income tax. Nine states levy no income tax on wages. There is no national sales tax; states and cities add their own.
| Item (tax year 2026) ⇅ | Single ⇅ | Married filing jointly ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $16,100 | $32,200 |
| Federal income tax rates | up to $12,400: 10% up to $50,400: 12% up to $105,700: 22% up to $201,775: 24% up to $256,225: 32% up to $640,600: 35% above $640,600: 37% | up to $24,800: 10% up to $100,800: 12% up to $211,400: 22% up to $403,550: 24% up to $512,450: 32% up to $768,700: 35% above $768,700: 37% |
| Social Security tax (employee) | 6.2% on wages up to $184,500 | same |
| Medicare tax (employee) | 1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000 | 1.45%, plus 0.9% above $250,000 |
| State ⇅ | Structure ⇅ | Top rate (%) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Graduated, top rate 5.00% | 5.00 |
| Alaska | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
| Arizona | Flat 2.50% | 2.50 |
| Arkansas | Graduated, top rate 3.90% | 3.90 |
| California | Graduated, top rate 13.30% | 13.30 |
| Colorado | Flat 4.40% | 4.40 |
| Connecticut | Graduated, top rate 6.99% | 6.99 |
| Delaware | Graduated, top rate 6.60% | 6.60 |
| District of Columbia | Graduated, top rate 10.75% | 10.75 |
| Florida | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
| Georgia | Flat 5.19% | 5.19 |
| Hawaii | Graduated, top rate 11.00% | 11.00 |
| Idaho | Flat 5.30% | 5.30 |
| Illinois | Flat 4.95% | 4.95 |
| Indiana | Flat 2.95% | 2.95 |
| Iowa | Flat 3.80% | 3.80 |
| Kansas | Graduated, top rate 5.58% | 5.58 |
| Kentucky | Flat 3.50% | 3.50 |
| Louisiana | Flat 3.00% | 3.00 |
| Maine | Graduated, top rate 7.15% | 7.15 |
| Maryland | Graduated, top rate 6.50% | 6.50 |
| Massachusetts | Graduated, top rate 9.00% | 9.00 |
| Michigan | Flat 4.25% | 4.25 |
| Minnesota | Graduated, top rate 9.85% | 9.85 |
| Mississippi | Flat 4.00% | 4.00 |
| Missouri | Graduated, top rate 4.70% | 4.70 |
| Montana | Graduated, top rate 5.65% | 5.65 |
| Nebraska | Graduated, top rate 4.55% | 4.55 |
| Nevada | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
| New Hampshire | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
| New Jersey | Graduated, top rate 10.75% | 10.75 |
| New Mexico | Graduated, top rate 5.90% | 5.90 |
| New York | Graduated, top rate 10.90% | 10.90 |
| North Carolina | Flat 3.99% | 3.99 |
| North Dakota | Graduated, top rate 2.50% | 2.50 |
| Ohio | Flat 2.75% | 2.75 |
| Oklahoma | Graduated, top rate 4.50% | 4.50 |
| Oregon | Graduated, top rate 9.90% | 9.90 |
| Pennsylvania | Flat 3.07% | 3.07 |
| Rhode Island | Graduated, top rate 5.99% | 5.99 |
| South Carolina | Graduated, top rate 6.00% | 6.00 |
| South Dakota | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
| Tennessee | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
| Texas | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
| Utah | Flat 4.50% | 4.50 |
| Vermont | Graduated, top rate 8.75% | 8.75 |
| Virginia | Graduated, top rate 5.75% | 5.75 |
| Washington | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
| West Virginia | Graduated, top rate 4.82% | 4.82 |
| Wisconsin | Graduated, top rate 7.65% | 7.65 |
| Wyoming | No state tax on wages | 0.00 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Rates are marginal: each rate applies only to the slice of income inside its range. Local income taxes (some cities and counties) are not included.
| Topic ⇅ | Rule ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 an hour since 2009. About 30 states and DC set a higher minimum; the higher rate applies. Tipped workers have a lower direct wage under federal law but employers must make up the difference to the minimum. |
| Overtime | Non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (Fair Labor Standards Act). Many salaried professional, executive and administrative roles are exempt if they meet salary and duties tests. |
| Paid vacation and holidays | No federal law requires paid vacation, holidays or sick days. They come from employers or from state and local laws. |
| Family and medical leave | The FMLA gives eligible employees of covered employers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave a year. A dozen states and DC run paid family and medical leave programs. |
| Employment at will | In most states either side can end the job at any time, with exceptions: discrimination, retaliation, written contracts or union agreements. |
| Discrimination | Federal law bans discrimination by race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age 40+, disability and genetic information (EEOC). Many states add protections. |
| Health insurance | Employers are not required to cover every worker, but large employers must offer coverage under the Affordable Care Act or pay a penalty. Coverage often comes through the job. |
| Right to work | In right-to-work states workers cannot be required to join a union or pay dues as a condition of a job. Our source lists 26 states (NCSL compilation; confirm with the state). |
| Proof of work eligibility | Every new employee completes Form I-9 and the employer checks identity and work authorisation. |
| State ⇅ | Minimum wage (hourly) ⇅ | Right to work ⇅ | State paid family leave ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | no state law (federal $7.25) | Yes | No |
| Alaska | $14.00 | No | No |
| Arizona | $15.15 | Yes | No |
| Arkansas | $11.00 | Yes | No |
| California | $16.90 | No | Yes |
| Colorado | $15.16 | No | Yes |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | No | Yes |
| Delaware | $15.00 | No | Yes |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | No | Yes |
| Florida | $15.00 | Yes | No |
| Georgia | $5.15 | Yes | No |
| Hawaii | $16.00 | No | No |
| Idaho | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Illinois | $15.00 | No | No |
| Indiana | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Iowa | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Kansas | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Louisiana | no state law (federal $7.25) | Yes | No |
| Maine | $15.10 | No | Yes |
| Maryland | $15.00 | No | Yes |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | No | Yes |
| Michigan | $13.73 | No | No |
| Minnesota | $11.41 | No | Yes |
| Mississippi | no state law (federal $7.25) | Yes | No |
| Missouri | $15.00 | No | No |
| Montana | $10.85 | No | No |
| Nebraska | $15.00 | Yes | No |
| Nevada | $12.00 | Yes | No |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | No | No |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | No | Yes |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | No | No |
| New York | $16.00 (17.00 in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester) | No | Yes |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Ohio | $11.00 | No | No |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Oregon | $15.55 (Portland Metro 16.80; non-urban 14.55) | No | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | No | No |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | No | Yes |
| South Carolina | no state law (federal $7.25) | Yes | No |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | Yes | No |
| Tennessee | no state law (federal $7.25) | Yes | No |
| Texas | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Utah | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Vermont | $14.42 | No | No |
| Virginia | $12.77 | Yes | No |
| Washington | $17.13 | No | Yes |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | Yes | No |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | Yes | No |
| Wyoming | $5.15 | Yes | No |
Paid sick leave also exists in about 20 states and DC plus many cities; counts differ by source, so we do not list it state by state yet (planned). General information, not legal advice.
Unions in the US are organised by workplace and trade, not by city. Collective agreements set pay scales in the public sector, construction trades, transport, health care and manufacturing; most private-sector workers have no union.
Right to work: 26 states, listed in the Law tab. Membership rates by state and industry are published by BLS from the Current Population Survey; we have not yet collected them for this guide (planned), so no figure is shown here.
Official starting points: DOL Office of Labor-Management Standards · National Labor Relations Board · BLS union membership data.
BLS assigns every occupation a typical entry education. Jobs by that requirement:
| Typical entry education ⇅ | Jobs 2025 ⇅ | Share of jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| No formal educational credential | 40,201,500 | 23.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 60,318,000 | 35.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 4,172,900 | 2.5% |
| Postsecondary nondegree award | 10,679,200 | 6.3% |
| Associate's degree | 3,554,100 | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 42,857,100 | 25.2% |
| Master's degree | 3,941,400 | 2.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 4,543,000 | 2.7% |
Licences are set by states (nursing, teaching, trades, law, medicine and many others), so a credential accepted in one state may need extra steps in another. Foreign degrees are usually assessed by a credential evaluator or the licensing board. See licensing and recognition.
Visas are federal and the same in every state. The right to live in the US is different from the right to work: most work visas are tied to a specific employer. Being offered a job does not give a right to work until the status is approved.
| Route ⇅ | Who it is for ⇅ | Key condition ⇅ | Official page ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | Specialty occupation, usually a bachelor's degree or higher | Employer sponsors; annual cap of 85,000 new visas (65,000 plus 20,000 for US master's degrees), with exemptions for some employers | USCIS |
| L-1 | Manager or specialised employee transferred within a multinational | Needs a qualifying foreign and US office of the same group | USCIS |
| O-1 | Extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics | Needs evidence of sustained acclaim and a US employer or agent | USCIS |
| TN | Canadian and Mexican professionals in listed occupations (USMCA) | Citizens of Canada and Mexico only | USCIS |
| E-3 | Specialty occupation for Australian citizens | Australian citizens only; yearly cap of 10,500 | USCIS |
| H-2A / H-2B | Seasonal farm work (H-2A) and seasonal non-farm work (H-2B) | Employer needs labour certification; H-2B has an annual cap | USCIS |
| F-1 with OPT | Students may work in a field related to the degree after graduating | Requires study at a US school first; STEM degrees may extend OPT | USCIS |
| Employment-based green card | Permanent residence through an employer or extraordinary ability | Several categories (EB-1 to EB-5); long waits for some countries | USCIS |
Working in the US from your country · Work visas and immigration. Rules, fees and caps change by presidential and agency action; confirm on USCIS before applying. Not legal advice.
Prices differ more between states than most people expect. The price level for the same basket of goods and services runs from 87 in Arkansas to 111 in California (US = 100).
| State ⇅ | Price level (US = 100) ⇅ | Median rent per month ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 110.7 | $2,036 | $734,700 | $99,122 |
| Hawaii | 110.0 | $1,971 | $839,100 | $100,389 |
| District of Columbia | 109.9 | $1,954 | $737,100 | $109,870 |
| New Jersey | 108.8 | $1,720 | $454,400 | $103,556 |
| New York | 107.9 | $1,621 | $423,800 | $85,974 |
| Washington | 107.0 | $1,760 | $564,600 | $98,141 |
| Massachusetts | 105.8 | $1,762 | $562,100 | $103,960 |
| Maryland | 105.0 | $1,705 | $419,900 | $103,678 |
| New Hampshire | 104.2 | $1,491 | $402,500 | $99,031 |
| Connecticut | 103.6 | $1,488 | $366,900 | $95,781 |
| Florida | 103.4 | $1,669 | $359,000 | $74,568 |
| Oregon | 103.4 | $1,525 | $477,600 | $83,011 |
| Colorado | 103.1 | $1,761 | $539,400 | $95,470 |
| Alaska | 102.4 | $1,419 | $352,900 | $92,788 |
| Rhode Island | 102.3 | $1,342 | $404,200 | $87,796 |
| Virginia | 101.1 | $1,579 | $383,700 | $93,170 |
| Arizona | 100.7 | $1,543 | $394,500 | $79,964 |
| Nevada | 100.0 | $1,597 | $435,400 | $78,260 |
| Illinois | 100.0 | $1,274 | $263,300 | $83,390 |
| Delaware | 99.8 | $1,401 | $352,000 | $84,954 |
| Utah | 98.9 | $1,496 | $489,400 | $95,166 |
| Minnesota | 98.6 | $1,280 | $329,300 | $89,062 |
| Vermont | 98.0 | $1,234 | $316,600 | $81,203 |
| Pennsylvania | 97.6 | $1,209 | $254,500 | $77,971 |
| Texas | 97.1 | $1,403 | $283,800 | $78,476 |
| Maine | 97.0 | $1,139 | $296,600 | $74,733 |
| Georgia | 96.3 | $1,393 | $303,300 | $77,353 |
| Michigan | 96.2 | $1,129 | $231,600 | $72,875 |
| Idaho | 95.5 | $1,238 | $418,600 | $77,800 |
| Montana | 94.6 | $1,081 | $375,800 | $72,509 |
| North Carolina | 94.3 | $1,228 | $288,900 | $72,388 |
| Wisconsin | 94.1 | $1,087 | $266,500 | $77,485 |
| South Carolina | 93.7 | $1,180 | $259,000 | $69,324 |
| Indiana | 93.3 | $1,062 | $218,200 | $71,957 |
| Ohio | 92.8 | $1,034 | $214,800 | $71,389 |
| Wyoming | 92.7 | $992 | $309,700 | $76,176 |
| New Mexico | 92.2 | $1,067 | $248,100 | $64,059 |
| Tennessee | 91.9 | $1,189 | $286,700 | $69,595 |
| Missouri | 90.8 | $1,033 | $230,300 | $70,702 |
| Kentucky | 90.2 | $967 | $205,600 | $63,726 |
| Nebraska | 90.1 | $1,072 | $238,600 | $76,475 |
| Kansas | 90.1 | $1,060 | $217,200 | $74,275 |
| West Virginia | 89.5 | $872 | $162,600 | $59,608 |
| North Dakota | 89.0 | $954 | $249,900 | $76,657 |
| Alabama | 88.8 | $1,007 | $209,900 | $63,999 |
| South Dakota | 88.6 | $946 | $257,400 | $75,081 |
| Louisiana | 88.2 | $1,064 | $216,500 | $60,756 |
| Oklahoma | 87.8 | $1,014 | $199,800 | $65,039 |
| Iowa | 87.8 | $972 | $208,000 | $75,059 |
| Mississippi | 87.0 | $954 | $169,800 | $56,447 |
| Arkansas | 86.9 | $947 | $188,000 | $60,773 |
Health insurance, child care and car costs are not in these tables; we have no official figure at state level for all of them (planned).
$7.25 an hour; 30 states and DC set a higher rate and the higher applies. Source: US Department of Labor.
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming (Tax Foundation, 2026).
$50,980 a year across all occupations (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Among our 240 niches: Fast Food and Counter Workers, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Cashiers (BLS projections 2025–35).
Yes, with an approved status such as a work visa or green card; most work visas need an employer sponsor. See the Foreigners tab.
13,240 postings on USAJOBS today; private-sector jobs are not counted.