Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Connecticut, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Connecticut is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 3,675,069 residents, a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $96,049. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 103.6 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,049 | 11 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 50 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.8% | 30 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 103.6 | 42 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.6% | 8 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 15.9% | 11 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the New England division: Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 67,315 | 17.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51,118 | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 42,050 | 10.7% |
| Government and government enterprises | 33,690 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32,800 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28,580 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 21,449 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 21,257 | 5.4% |
| Information | 18,631 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11,235 | 2.9% |
| Construction | 10,578 | 2.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9,632 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 9,421 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8,249 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8,057 | 2.0% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 7,285 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 6,231 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3,694 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 436 | 0.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 240 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 500 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 68,600 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 157,800 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 298,400 | +0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 29,500 | -2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 115,200 | -1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 220,000 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 387,600 | +2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 157,000 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 65,300 | +2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 235,800 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,735,700 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 193,920 | 114.3 | 1.00 | $53,600 | $37,380 | $82,940 | +13% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 139,020 | 82.0 | 0.93 | $36,610 | $34,010 | $59,610 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 129,170 | 76.2 | 0.87 | $44,340 | $35,020 | $70,460 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 134,670 | 79.4 | 0.92 | $39,570 | $34,420 | $101,380 | +3% |
| Management | 148,640 | 87.6 | 1.22 | $145,610 | $75,740 | $287,730 | +15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 106,450 | 62.8 | 0.93 | $94,500 | $56,010 | $161,710 | +14% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 118,720 | 70.0 | 1.11 | $99,850 | $52,200 | $167,530 | +15% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 127,080 | 74.9 | 1.28 | $66,480 | $36,550 | $119,190 | +10% |
| Production | 83,530 | 49.2 | 0.89 | $49,330 | $36,050 | $87,100 | +5% |
| Healthcare Support | 96,120 | 56.7 | 1.12 | $43,320 | $34,970 | $56,300 | +13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 51,200 | 30.2 | 0.73 | $71,640 | $45,900 | $102,900 | +20% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 54,820 | 32.3 | 0.83 | $64,950 | $41,200 | $102,720 | +9% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 48,210 | 28.4 | 0.84 | $108,610 | $61,070 | $175,910 | -1% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 54,410 | 32.1 | 1.10 | $39,620 | $34,710 | $60,480 | +5% |
| Protective Service | 38,390 | 22.6 | 0.93 | $61,050 | $35,450 | $100,510 | +22% |
| Personal Care and Service | 47,040 | 27.7 | 1.32 | $37,120 | $34,010 | $63,440 | +2% |
| Community and Social Service | 37,080 | 21.9 | 1.27 | $60,680 | $38,590 | $101,640 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 35,800 | 21.1 | 1.25 | $102,120 | $66,270 | $157,980 | +3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 22,680 | 13.4 | 1.02 | $68,680 | $37,980 | $138,430 | +9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,940 | 7.6 | 0.81 | $98,140 | $60,390 | $164,470 | +19% |
| Legal | 15,550 | 9.2 | 1.09 | $100,960 | $53,390 | $274,490 | -2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 730 | 0.4 | 0.15 | $37,640 | $34,010 | $62,090 | +3% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.8% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 49,510 | 1.05 | $38,990 | $34,010 | $45,150 | +9% |
| Retail Salespersons | 42,410 | 1.00 | $36,490 | $34,150 | $49,850 | +3% |
| Registered Nurses | 40,110 | 1.09 | $102,740 | $80,350 | $134,870 | +5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 39,070 | 1.02 | $137,220 | $68,010 | $312,890 | +30% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35,720 | 0.85 | $35,380 | $34,010 | $39,660 | +13% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 35,490 | 1.15 | $40,590 | $35,540 | $48,740 | +9% |
| Cashiers | 30,920 | 0.92 | $35,550 | $34,010 | $39,990 | +8% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 28,740 | 1.19 | $37,960 | $34,150 | $59,690 | +3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 24,490 | 0.86 | $48,090 | $37,290 | $73,650 | +7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 24,420 | 1.56 | $78,200 | $52,090 | $116,420 | +13% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 23,970 | 0.74 | $43,640 | $35,440 | $54,490 | +8% |
| Office Clerks, General | 23,190 | 0.86 | $48,280 | $35,570 | $66,790 | +7% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 22,650 | 1.22 | $57,210 | $40,700 | $78,300 | +20% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 22,370 | 0.90 | $37,770 | $34,010 | $72,060 | +7% |
| Nursing Assistants | 21,380 | 1.35 | $44,790 | $38,660 | $53,870 | +6% |
| Financial Managers | 20,040 | 2.18 | $174,830 | $98,540 | $333,370 | +5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 19,740 | 1.27 | $38,110 | $34,010 | $49,690 | +4% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 16,770 | 1.06 | $97,550 | $64,230 | $156,670 | +17% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 16,330 | 1.08 | $80,600 | $58,870 | $105,890 | +26% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,740 | 0.70 | $60,490 | $47,160 | $77,360 | +3% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 14,980 | 1.51 | $40,630 | $34,120 | $54,170 | +7% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 14,930 | 1.00 | $59,970 | $43,450 | $81,740 | +18% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 14,830 | 0.96 | $39,480 | $35,460 | $49,420 | +6% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 14,800 | 1.27 | $80,970 | $51,710 | $113,610 | +12% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 13,910 | 1.14 | $56,510 | $37,110 | $82,140 | +16% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 1,660 | 0.74 | $295,120 | $156,680 | $680,080 | +38% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,310 | 3.06 | $216,830 | $90,890 | $328,620 | +3% |
| Physicians, All Other | 4,700 | 1.26 | $214,990 | $85,910 | $430,830 | -19% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,190 | 1.00 | $210,670 | $136,750 | $315,560 | +26% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,970 | 2.07 | $175,490 | $122,200 | $245,970 | +2% |
| Financial Managers | 20,040 | 2.18 | $174,830 | $98,540 | $333,370 | +5% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 10,570 | 1.45 | $171,750 | $105,920 | $290,600 | -2% |
| Marketing Managers | 5,800 | 1.34 | $169,240 | $101,330 | $283,930 | +1% |
| Actuaries | 1,380 | 4.76 | $166,800 | $99,430 | $228,810 | +28% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,020 | 1.25 | $165,930 | $102,530 | $295,480 | +11% |
| Lawyers | 8,420 | 1.02 | $163,600 | $91,180 | $342,970 | +2% |
| Managers, All Other | 7,330 | 1.08 | $162,690 | $90,820 | $273,100 | +15% |
| Sales Managers | 8,560 | 1.23 | $162,110 | $92,530 | $281,490 | +9% |
| Dentists, General | 1,950 | 1.44 | $160,440 | $89,430 | $362,870 | -6% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 4,610 | 1.29 | $156,240 | $86,840 | $194,310 | +48% |
| Database Architects | 1,140 | 1.55 | $144,460 | $106,040 | $210,800 | +4% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,570 | 0.80 | $143,890 | $98,180 | $197,040 | +7% |
| Pharmacists | 3,490 | 0.99 | $141,290 | $106,660 | $165,360 | +0% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,570 | 2.02 | $139,860 | $106,380 | $180,900 | +3% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,420 | 1.54 | $138,680 | $99,440 | $218,460 | -6% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,750 | 1.06 | $138,470 | $109,930 | $173,810 | +5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 39,070 | 1.02 | $137,220 | $68,010 | $312,890 | +30% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 3,360 | 1.25 | $134,780 | $91,360 | $202,560 | +7% |
| Software Developers | 13,660 | 0.74 | $134,120 | $85,930 | $205,160 | -1% |
| Computer Programmers | 1,650 | 1.64 | $133,820 | $82,110 | $141,920 | +33% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuaries | 1,380 | 4.76 | $166,800 | $99,430 | $228,810 | +28% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 1,400 | 3.77 | $61,480 | $40,730 | $102,050 | -20% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,310 | 3.06 | $216,830 | $90,890 | $328,620 | +3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 7,370 | 3.05 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tool and Die Makers | 1,880 | 3.03 | $77,540 | $47,770 | $100,200 | +21% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 4,490 | 2.69 | $34,720 | $34,010 | $44,860 | -3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 4,700 | 2.62 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 2,410 | 2.33 | $56,340 | $39,510 | $97,140 | +20% |
| Financial Managers | 20,040 | 2.18 | $174,830 | $98,540 | $333,370 | +5% |
| Childcare Workers | 12,020 | 2.12 | $36,660 | $34,940 | $44,760 | +5% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,530 | 2.09 | $48,590 | $36,470 | $63,510 | +4% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 9,930 | 2.08 | $44,730 | $36,890 | $60,980 | -3% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,970 | 2.07 | $175,490 | $122,200 | $245,970 | +2% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,570 | 2.02 | $139,860 | $106,380 | $180,900 | +3% |
| Art Directors | 1,160 | 2.00 | $71,900 | $69,990 | $161,580 | -37% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 1,300 | 1.99 | $74,870 | $59,020 | $108,060 | -4% |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | 1,810 | 1.94 | $39,100 | $34,010 | $58,420 | +6% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 4,350 | 1.90 | $75,520 | $51,110 | $119,990 | -6% |
| Bus Drivers, School | 7,970 | 1.81 | $61,520 | $45,830 | $65,090 | +28% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 3,750 | 1.79 | $40,210 | $34,010 | $62,760 | -12% |
| Occupational Therapists | 3,150 | 1.77 | $102,440 | $76,360 | $127,630 | +2% |
| School Bus Monitors | 1,520 | 1.77 | $35,350 | $34,010 | $49,570 | +1% |
| Labor Relations Specialists | 1,240 | 1.76 | $79,620 | $46,480 | $177,150 | -17% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 2,010 | 1.75 | $100,690 | $66,450 | $158,890 | +24% |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | 2,550 | 1.75 | $79,210 | $50,340 | $116,720 | +16% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 193 federal job postings open now in Connecticut (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 38 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 29 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 21 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 11 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 11 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 7 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 7 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 7 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 7 |
| Naval Sea Systems Command | 5 |
| Army National Guard Units | 5 |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 3 |
| National Labor Relations Board | 3 |
| Naval Supply Systems Command | 3 |
| Air National Guard Units | 3 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Aviation Safety | 15 |
| Criminal Investigation | 9 |
| Medical Officer | 7 |
| General Engineering | 7 |
| Nurse | 6 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Correctional Officer | 6 |
| Contracting | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 4 |
| Attorney | 4 |
| General Business And Industry | 4 |
| Law Clerk | 4 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| Meatcutting | 3 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $76,463 (165 postings).
4 of the 250 largest US cities are in Connecticut.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 149,153 | $58,685 | $1,450 | 8.9% | 23.4% |
| Stamford | 137,144 | $111,586 | $2,276 | 4.9% | 51.7% |
| New Haven | 134,349 | $56,851 | $1,488 | 8.4% | 38.9% |
| Hartford | 121,127 | $46,411 | $1,269 | 10.7% | 19.4% |
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The median wage in Connecticut is $59,690 a year ($28.70 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+17%). The 10th percentile earns $35,450 and the 90th $135,790.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 193,920 | 114.3 | 1.00 | $53,600 | $37,380 | $82,940 | +13% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 139,020 | 82.0 | 0.93 | $36,610 | $34,010 | $59,610 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 129,170 | 76.2 | 0.87 | $44,340 | $35,020 | $70,460 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 134,670 | 79.4 | 0.92 | $39,570 | $34,420 | $101,380 | +3% |
| Management | 148,640 | 87.6 | 1.22 | $145,610 | $75,740 | $287,730 | +15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 106,450 | 62.8 | 0.93 | $94,500 | $56,010 | $161,710 | +14% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 118,720 | 70.0 | 1.11 | $99,850 | $52,200 | $167,530 | +15% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 127,080 | 74.9 | 1.28 | $66,480 | $36,550 | $119,190 | +10% |
| Production | 83,530 | 49.2 | 0.89 | $49,330 | $36,050 | $87,100 | +5% |
| Healthcare Support | 96,120 | 56.7 | 1.12 | $43,320 | $34,970 | $56,300 | +13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 51,200 | 30.2 | 0.73 | $71,640 | $45,900 | $102,900 | +20% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 54,820 | 32.3 | 0.83 | $64,950 | $41,200 | $102,720 | +9% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 48,210 | 28.4 | 0.84 | $108,610 | $61,070 | $175,910 | -1% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 54,410 | 32.1 | 1.10 | $39,620 | $34,710 | $60,480 | +5% |
| Protective Service | 38,390 | 22.6 | 0.93 | $61,050 | $35,450 | $100,510 | +22% |
| Personal Care and Service | 47,040 | 27.7 | 1.32 | $37,120 | $34,010 | $63,440 | +2% |
| Community and Social Service | 37,080 | 21.9 | 1.27 | $60,680 | $38,590 | $101,640 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 35,800 | 21.1 | 1.25 | $102,120 | $66,270 | $157,980 | +3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 22,680 | 13.4 | 1.02 | $68,680 | $37,980 | $138,430 | +9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,940 | 7.6 | 0.81 | $98,140 | $60,390 | $164,470 | +19% |
| Legal | 15,550 | 9.2 | 1.09 | $100,960 | $53,390 | $274,490 | -2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 730 | 0.4 | 0.15 | $37,640 | $34,010 | $62,090 | +3% |
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; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. 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.
| Rule ⇅ | In Connecticut ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $16.94 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 6.99% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 103.6 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,550 |
| Median home value | $396,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 66.7% |
| Poverty rate | 10.2% |
| Drive alone to work | 70.2% |
| Public transit to work | 4.0% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 16.1% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
15.9% of residents of Connecticut were born abroad (584,336 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | 45,962 |
| India | 39,068 |
| Dominican Republic | 30,370 |
| Ecuador | 29,044 |
| Brazil | 25,958 |
| Mexico | 25,018 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 24,345 |
| Poland | 21,430 |
| Guatemala | 19,197 |
| Colombia | 18,752 |
| Haiti | 17,002 |
| Peru | 15,323 |
| Italy | 14,076 |
| Canada | 12,187 |
| Philippines | 11,181 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$16.94 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 6.99% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
5.1% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$96,049 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
193 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.