Salaries & Wages — United States
Hourly, weekly and annual earnings by state and occupation for 2026. Interactive calculator, charts and rankings, plus trends from past years to 2026.
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All private employees, seasonally adjusted for 2026. Latest: $37.75/hr.
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What data does this page show?
Explore median household incomes and hourly earnings tracking tables across 50 states. Sourced from official BLS employment datasets.
What is the difference between median and average salary?
The median is the middle earner — it reflects typical pay better than the average, which high earners skew upward.
Which jobs pay most?
Open any occupation to see BLS-tracked pay by state, hourly and annual.
How current are the figures?
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