Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Indiana, 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.
Indiana is in the Midwest region (East North Central division), with 6,924,275 residents, a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $71,959. The unemployment rate was 3.4% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 93.3 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,959 | 42 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 14 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.7% | 33 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 93.3 | 18 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 43 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 7.0% | 30 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the East North Central division: Illinois · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 133,680 | 24.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59,968 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46,642 | 8.4% |
| Government and government enterprises | 44,669 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 35,176 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 32,145 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 32,021 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28,611 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 26,915 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20,710 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16,260 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14,802 | 2.7% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 12,455 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 9,018 | 1.6% |
| Information | 8,408 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6,198 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6,006 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5,658 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5,411 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,879 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 5,400 | +1.9% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 185,600 | +2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 520,500 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 633,900 | +0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 24,300 | -6.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 148,000 | -1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 360,100 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 534,900 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 304,600 | -3.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 139,200 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 416,800 | -3.3% | 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 3,273,300 (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 | 345,580 | 108.0 | 0.95 | $46,030 | $31,750 | $70,110 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 274,710 | 85.8 | 0.98 | $29,460 | $21,280 | $44,970 | -16% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 359,500 | 112.3 | 1.28 | $44,210 | $30,220 | $70,200 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 278,690 | 87.1 | 1.01 | $36,480 | $24,660 | $91,250 | -5% |
| Management | 170,490 | 53.3 | 0.74 | $108,710 | $58,570 | $214,320 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 158,560 | 49.5 | 0.73 | $75,280 | $45,710 | $126,640 | -9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 211,490 | 66.1 | 1.05 | $80,740 | $42,320 | $166,580 | -7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 161,970 | 50.6 | 0.86 | $52,130 | $29,860 | $92,840 | -14% |
| Production | 353,630 | 110.5 | 2.01 | $47,360 | $35,110 | $75,930 | +1% |
| Healthcare Support | 136,140 | 42.5 | 0.84 | $37,440 | $30,520 | $49,180 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 145,590 | 45.5 | 1.10 | $61,860 | $39,890 | $97,900 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 138,290 | 43.2 | 1.10 | $58,860 | $36,830 | $91,070 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 67,640 | 21.1 | 0.62 | $84,010 | $47,870 | $143,220 | -23% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 89,410 | 27.9 | 0.95 | $36,950 | $28,860 | $49,400 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 67,370 | 21.0 | 0.87 | $48,960 | $30,240 | $86,050 | -2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 56,720 | 17.7 | 0.85 | $30,770 | $22,340 | $54,320 | -15% |
| Community and Social Service | 52,470 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $50,540 | $35,830 | $78,880 | -13% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 52,160 | 16.3 | 0.97 | $88,050 | $53,640 | $135,870 | -12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 32,960 | 10.3 | 0.78 | $51,100 | $30,630 | $97,190 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 27,030 | 8.4 | 0.89 | $73,160 | $46,140 | $125,860 | -11% |
| Legal | 17,660 | 5.5 | 0.66 | $83,430 | $44,630 | $213,750 | -19% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,160 | 1.0 | 0.35 | $45,050 | $29,600 | $63,330 | +23% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.6% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.0% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.2% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 103,200 | 1.70 | $41,340 | $31,040 | $52,590 | +3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 97,290 | 1.23 | $28,790 | $22,110 | $35,820 | -8% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 85,610 | 2.96 | $45,550 | $31,240 | $77,900 | +2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 83,670 | 1.04 | $31,530 | $23,420 | $46,900 | -11% |
| Registered Nurses | 68,980 | 0.99 | $83,500 | $66,750 | $105,750 | -14% |
| Cashiers | 68,350 | 1.07 | $29,670 | $22,630 | $36,690 | -10% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 66,420 | 1.14 | $36,250 | $29,830 | $48,270 | -3% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 59,090 | 1.39 | $60,290 | $42,060 | $79,000 | +3% |
| Office Clerks, General | 58,480 | 1.15 | $44,520 | $28,510 | $63,920 | -1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 57,050 | 0.64 | $35,060 | $29,390 | $39,480 | -2% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 49,220 | 1.08 | $36,460 | $28,860 | $46,490 | -1% |
| General and Operations Managers | 47,180 | 0.65 | $108,170 | $53,820 | $248,610 | +2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 44,630 | 0.84 | $43,140 | $31,060 | $62,620 | -4% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 43,620 | 0.93 | $28,480 | $17,640 | $48,350 | -19% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 34,480 | 1.10 | $49,890 | $35,170 | $75,720 | +1% |
| Nursing Assistants | 33,640 | 1.13 | $38,330 | $35,390 | $46,890 | -9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 32,350 | 1.27 | $71,330 | $37,810 | $136,120 | -1% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 29,910 | 1.06 | $47,820 | $33,010 | $66,960 | -6% |
| Construction Laborers | 28,600 | 1.27 | $50,070 | $36,570 | $74,740 | +6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 28,450 | 0.97 | $33,300 | $23,970 | $44,610 | -9% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 27,720 | 0.97 | $59,700 | $47,330 | $77,730 | -7% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 27,600 | 1.64 | $47,320 | $36,490 | $61,050 | +5% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 26,960 | 0.93 | $35,170 | $26,000 | $44,190 | -6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 26,870 | 1.94 | $73,950 | $48,110 | $101,540 | -1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 25,660 | 0.86 | $77,720 | $50,950 | $125,880 | -7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 1,460 | 1.83 | $394,060 | $217,040 | $512,160 | +1% |
| Physicians, All Other | 6,760 | 0.96 | $366,190 | $130,110 | $462,610 | +38% |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 1,170 | 1.73 | $347,060 | $220,790 | $486,870 | +3% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,380 | 1.72 | $314,390 | $177,830 | $504,870 | +23% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,410 | 0.64 | $261,940 | $111,860 | $468,430 | +7% |
| Chief Executives | 1,820 | 0.43 | $254,180 | $97,340 | $494,080 | +19% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,080 | 1.34 | $177,300 | $140,450 | $277,150 | -16% |
| Dentists, General | 2,300 | 0.90 | $166,650 | $81,370 | $327,980 | -3% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,610 | 1.02 | $155,810 | $102,030 | $214,470 | -9% |
| Pharmacists | 6,430 | 0.97 | $144,290 | $107,050 | $169,360 | +2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 8,060 | 0.58 | $142,040 | $94,780 | $214,590 | -19% |
| Marketing Managers | 3,350 | 0.41 | $136,260 | $82,380 | $233,460 | -18% |
| Financial Managers | 12,560 | 0.73 | $135,840 | $80,610 | $234,710 | -18% |
| Optometrists | 1,040 | 1.18 | $135,500 | $76,860 | $193,270 | -1% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,110 | 0.63 | $132,050 | $105,810 | $196,280 | -3% |
| Sales Managers | 9,700 | 0.74 | $131,470 | $69,570 | $231,350 | -11% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,030 | 0.67 | $130,340 | $85,230 | $213,640 | -13% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 7,450 | 1.12 | $128,830 | $101,790 | $155,260 | -3% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,190 | 0.69 | $126,880 | $80,270 | $192,260 | -14% |
| Lawyers | 8,970 | 0.58 | $126,860 | $65,750 | $327,960 | -21% |
| Veterinarians | 1,500 | 0.87 | $124,530 | $63,630 | $173,810 | -4% |
| Computer Network Architects | 2,030 | 0.55 | $124,190 | $76,270 | $174,580 | -7% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 9,400 | 1.85 | $121,500 | $78,410 | $207,820 | -4% |
| Engineers, All Other | 1,540 | 0.49 | $120,880 | $62,710 | $163,380 | -2% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 5,620 | 1.03 | $112,990 | $63,980 | $201,750 | -1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 2,010 | 6.04 | $45,820 | $37,230 | $61,510 | -2% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 2,750 | 5.29 | $45,430 | $36,860 | $64,240 | -9% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1,520 | 4.41 | $58,300 | $42,190 | $65,420 | +7% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2,840 | 4.36 | $43,960 | $36,910 | $62,400 | -8% |
| Furniture Finishers | 1,280 | 4.31 | $43,220 | $37,220 | $62,820 | -3% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 5,980 | 3.77 | $45,550 | $29,700 | $57,980 | -2% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 3,870 | 3.59 | $60,180 | $40,680 | $68,580 | +17% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 1,290 | 3.58 | $56,750 | $27,580 | $76,910 | +9% |
| Tool and Die Makers | 4,090 | 3.49 | $68,050 | $46,810 | $92,940 | +6% |
| Upholsterers | 1,400 | 3.37 | $45,080 | $35,020 | $58,550 | -3% |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 2,800 | 3.22 | $37,850 | $31,270 | $52,090 | -8% |
| Tire Builders | 1,320 | 3.09 | $51,170 | $40,590 | $58,470 | -11% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 4,170 | 3.02 | $47,310 | $38,790 | $61,360 | +2% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3,740 | 2.99 | $49,420 | $37,890 | $60,620 | +4% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 85,610 | 2.96 | $45,550 | $31,240 | $77,900 | +2% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 7,480 | 2.91 | $45,100 | $36,530 | $60,090 | -4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 8,810 | 2.85 | $44,290 | $31,880 | $62,940 | -0% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 3,570 | 2.82 | $41,600 | $35,230 | $57,550 | -4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 9,690 | 2.78 | $48,590 | $38,550 | $71,170 | -4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 9,680 | 2.75 | $46,980 | $36,960 | $73,840 | +1% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 1,240 | 2.70 | $68,670 | $52,600 | $105,510 | -44% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 1,660 | 2.64 | $60,150 | $46,880 | $82,690 | -2% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 1,930 | 2.64 | $44,860 | $37,050 | $72,800 | -0% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,150 | 2.60 | $46,790 | $37,480 | $59,580 | +2% |
| Crane and Tower Operators | 2,300 | 2.60 | $52,950 | $38,830 | $87,640 | -22% |
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 771 federal job postings open now in Indiana (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 ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 128 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 97 |
| Defense Finance and Accounting Service | 42 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 39 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 32 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 24 |
| Farm Service Agency | 24 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 15 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 13 |
| Army National Guard Units | 12 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 10 |
| National Labor Relations Board | 9 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Information Technology Management | 37 |
| Attorney | 34 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 30 |
| Nurse | 21 |
| Medical Officer | 19 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 17 |
| Criminal Investigation | 15 |
| Program Management | 14 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Human Resources Management | 12 |
| Financial Administration And Program | 12 |
| Contracting | 12 |
| General Business And Industry | 11 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (566 postings).
2 of the 250 largest US cities are in Indiana.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis city | 890,315 | $66,900 | $1,219 | 4.4% | 35.2% |
| Fort Wayne | 268,589 | $61,422 | $999 | 5.6% | 29.0% |
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The median wage in Indiana is $47,860 a year ($23.01 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-6%). The 10th percentile earns $29,120 and the 90th $101,160.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 345,580 | 108.0 | 0.95 | $46,030 | $31,750 | $70,110 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 274,710 | 85.8 | 0.98 | $29,460 | $21,280 | $44,970 | -16% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 359,500 | 112.3 | 1.28 | $44,210 | $30,220 | $70,200 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 278,690 | 87.1 | 1.01 | $36,480 | $24,660 | $91,250 | -5% |
| Management | 170,490 | 53.3 | 0.74 | $108,710 | $58,570 | $214,320 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 158,560 | 49.5 | 0.73 | $75,280 | $45,710 | $126,640 | -9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 211,490 | 66.1 | 1.05 | $80,740 | $42,320 | $166,580 | -7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 161,970 | 50.6 | 0.86 | $52,130 | $29,860 | $92,840 | -14% |
| Production | 353,630 | 110.5 | 2.01 | $47,360 | $35,110 | $75,930 | +1% |
| Healthcare Support | 136,140 | 42.5 | 0.84 | $37,440 | $30,520 | $49,180 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 145,590 | 45.5 | 1.10 | $61,860 | $39,890 | $97,900 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 138,290 | 43.2 | 1.10 | $58,860 | $36,830 | $91,070 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 67,640 | 21.1 | 0.62 | $84,010 | $47,870 | $143,220 | -23% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 89,410 | 27.9 | 0.95 | $36,950 | $28,860 | $49,400 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 67,370 | 21.0 | 0.87 | $48,960 | $30,240 | $86,050 | -2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 56,720 | 17.7 | 0.85 | $30,770 | $22,340 | $54,320 | -15% |
| Community and Social Service | 52,470 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $50,540 | $35,830 | $78,880 | -13% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 52,160 | 16.3 | 0.97 | $88,050 | $53,640 | $135,870 | -12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 32,960 | 10.3 | 0.78 | $51,100 | $30,630 | $97,190 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 27,030 | 8.4 | 0.89 | $73,160 | $46,140 | $125,860 | -11% |
| Legal | 17,660 | 5.5 | 0.66 | $83,430 | $44,630 | $213,750 | -19% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,160 | 1.0 | 0.35 | $45,050 | $29,600 | $63,330 | +23% |
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.
| Rule ⇅ | In Indiana ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 2.95% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| 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) | 93.3 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,104 |
| Median home value | $243,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 70.7% |
| Poverty rate | 12.2% |
| Drive alone to work | 76.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 13.2% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
7.0% of residents of Indiana were born abroad (487,469 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 114,664 |
| India | 35,856 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 18,730 |
| Nigeria | 16,945 |
| Burma (Myanmar) | 15,917 |
| Philippines | 13,710 |
| Guatemala | 11,731 |
| Honduras | 11,346 |
| El Salvador | 10,688 |
| Venezuela | 9,851 |
| Haiti | 9,754 |
| Korea | 7,598 |
| Canada | 7,322 |
| Vietnam | 6,354 |
| Thailand | 5,291 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 2.95% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.4% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$71,959 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
771 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.