Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Maryland, 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.
Maryland is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 6,263,220 residents, a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $102,905. The unemployment rate was 3.9% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 105.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,905 | 4 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 27 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.4% | 12 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 105.0 | 44 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.7% | 5 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 17.1% | 9 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the South Atlantic division: Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia · West Virginia.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 111,375 | 19.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 90,508 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57,262 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45,360 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 33,665 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 31,313 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 31,191 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 28,909 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 27,004 | 4.7% |
| Information | 21,388 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17,546 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16,600 | 2.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 13,598 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13,174 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 9,186 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8,387 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7,191 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5,650 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,106 | 0.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 356 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,500 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 166,000 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 110,700 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 445,000 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 33,000 | -2.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 137,600 | -1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 470,500 | +1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 507,800 | +1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 277,200 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 124,400 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 527,200 | -1.4% | 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 2,800,900 (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 | 314,090 | 113.7 | 1.00 | $49,210 | $35,370 | $79,070 | +4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 213,130 | 77.1 | 0.88 | $36,050 | $31,200 | $52,000 | +3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 213,550 | 77.3 | 0.88 | $44,950 | $33,520 | $75,250 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 221,830 | 80.3 | 0.93 | $37,440 | $31,260 | $83,060 | -3% |
| Management | 260,910 | 94.4 | 1.32 | $131,490 | $64,670 | $228,250 | +4% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 225,410 | 81.6 | 1.20 | $95,870 | $53,800 | $156,760 | +16% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 172,320 | 62.4 | 0.99 | $98,600 | $47,540 | $189,450 | +14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 173,070 | 62.6 | 1.07 | $66,230 | $35,840 | $122,580 | +9% |
| Production | 66,800 | 24.2 | 0.44 | $47,810 | $33,960 | $83,800 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 112,650 | 40.8 | 0.80 | $41,070 | $33,760 | $57,250 | +7% |
| Construction and Extraction | 111,750 | 40.4 | 0.98 | $59,880 | $39,480 | $100,490 | +1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 96,580 | 35.0 | 0.89 | $61,250 | $38,490 | $100,470 | +3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 139,610 | 50.5 | 1.49 | $128,440 | $63,030 | $196,490 | +18% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 83,400 | 30.2 | 1.03 | $38,030 | $32,170 | $53,780 | +1% |
| Protective Service | 77,060 | 27.9 | 1.15 | $57,520 | $34,420 | $111,580 | +15% |
| Personal Care and Service | 66,620 | 24.1 | 1.15 | $37,960 | $31,610 | $63,190 | +4% |
| Community and Social Service | 52,700 | 19.1 | 1.11 | $60,590 | $37,440 | $101,630 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 53,510 | 19.4 | 1.15 | $111,220 | $64,200 | $185,220 | +12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 32,380 | 11.7 | 0.89 | $71,100 | $38,480 | $128,820 | +13% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 48,980 | 17.7 | 1.87 | $103,560 | $52,950 | $180,480 | +25% |
| Legal | 23,710 | 8.6 | 1.02 | $108,640 | $52,550 | $207,480 | +6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,970 | 1.1 | 0.38 | $40,090 | $32,960 | $63,070 | +9% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 16.6% |
| Public administration | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.9% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.5% |
| Other services | 5.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 96,740 | 1.55 | $117,930 | $58,190 | $235,850 | +11% |
| Retail Salespersons | 79,320 | 1.15 | $35,510 | $31,200 | $46,130 | +0% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 54,890 | 1.81 | $48,680 | $35,360 | $67,070 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 52,910 | 0.88 | $99,790 | $76,780 | $124,790 | +2% |
| Cashiers | 49,910 | 0.91 | $34,390 | $31,200 | $39,770 | +5% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,380 | 0.72 | $33,660 | $31,200 | $37,390 | +8% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 47,710 | 0.91 | $41,600 | $34,280 | $55,710 | +3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,560 | 0.61 | $38,040 | $31,540 | $46,880 | +6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 40,390 | 1.03 | $36,620 | $31,850 | $48,450 | -1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 39,820 | 2.06 | $101,500 | $58,240 | $162,680 | +22% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 38,120 | 0.94 | $36,750 | $31,200 | $62,210 | +4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 37,740 | 0.82 | $42,830 | $32,600 | $64,000 | -4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 34,980 | 0.69 | $37,690 | $31,770 | $48,910 | +1% |
| Software Developers | 31,350 | 1.05 | $138,680 | $87,690 | $222,610 | +2% |
| Project Management Specialists | 30,530 | 1.61 | $104,040 | $62,890 | $167,040 | +2% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 29,610 | 1.20 | $77,680 | $56,290 | $107,040 | +21% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 29,150 | 0.80 | $59,360 | $43,670 | $79,130 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 27,860 | 1.09 | $74,140 | $46,850 | $104,140 | +7% |
| Nursing Assistants | 27,720 | 1.08 | $43,240 | $36,060 | $49,330 | +2% |
| Security Guards | 27,670 | 1.21 | $38,220 | $33,700 | $64,320 | +1% |
| Office Clerks, General | 27,290 | 0.62 | $47,270 | $33,650 | $72,800 | +5% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 26,170 | 1.02 | $89,370 | $59,760 | $156,660 | +7% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 23,730 | 0.87 | $51,490 | $36,890 | $75,740 | +4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 23,340 | 0.92 | $37,060 | $31,200 | $59,680 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 23,080 | 1.16 | $47,000 | $36,990 | $74,610 | -3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,050 | 0.55 | $285,730 | $124,790 | $403,880 | +17% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 3,250 | 2.73 | $260,410 | $135,630 | $393,430 | +2% |
| Chief Executives | 3,180 | 0.88 | $248,660 | $139,990 | $486,860 | +16% |
| Physicians, All Other | 10,340 | 1.70 | $212,080 | $74,230 | $401,890 | -20% |
| Physicists | 1,200 | 3.30 | $174,390 | $105,560 | $219,450 | +1% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 5,240 | 1.34 | $172,670 | $114,080 | $231,460 | +1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 14,620 | 1.23 | $171,490 | $106,620 | $245,830 | -2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,820 | 2.49 | $168,620 | $127,920 | $268,240 | +1% |
| Dentists, General | 2,100 | 0.95 | $168,500 | $107,880 | $254,820 | -1% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 5,840 | 11.49 | $164,670 | $101,710 | $195,190 | +43% |
| Veterinarians | 1,430 | 0.96 | $163,170 | $104,030 | $214,960 | +25% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,380 | 1.59 | $161,470 | $102,900 | $199,950 | +9% |
| Computer Network Architects | 5,860 | 1.83 | $159,460 | $98,900 | $213,140 | +19% |
| Managers, All Other | 17,530 | 1.59 | $159,040 | $87,400 | $211,910 | +12% |
| Financial Managers | 19,770 | 1.32 | $158,750 | $84,030 | $290,190 | -5% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3,180 | 2.64 | $156,750 | $97,460 | $232,930 | +16% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 3,390 | 1.97 | $155,650 | $100,960 | $207,480 | +20% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,510 | 0.93 | $154,160 | $82,830 | $256,260 | -8% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,820 | 0.97 | $152,770 | $92,630 | $236,830 | +2% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 1,720 | 1.27 | $152,730 | $87,840 | $198,300 | -6% |
| Public Relations Managers | 1,530 | 1.15 | $149,380 | $82,180 | $282,160 | +2% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2,870 | 4.33 | $145,310 | $98,380 | $195,190 | +4% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 19,060 | 2.46 | $144,680 | $69,910 | $185,220 | +24% |
| Economists | 1,130 | 3.56 | $144,680 | $93,710 | $195,190 | +16% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 1,810 | 4.56 | $141,290 | $76,820 | $195,190 | +15% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 5,840 | 11.49 | $164,670 | $101,710 | $195,190 | +43% |
| Statisticians | 2,730 | 5.30 | $132,620 | $84,640 | $170,980 | +26% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 3,020 | 5.02 | $76,100 | $61,390 | $105,130 | -1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 4,970 | 5.01 | $121,680 | $75,240 | $195,000 | +23% |
| Microbiologists | 1,590 | 4.72 | $108,470 | $59,260 | $185,520 | +23% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 16,030 | 4.69 | $49,260 | $32,170 | $79,630 | +8% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 1,810 | 4.56 | $141,290 | $76,820 | $195,190 | +15% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2,870 | 4.33 | $145,310 | $98,380 | $195,190 | +4% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 2,600 | 3.95 | $131,810 | $70,430 | $175,720 | +30% |
| Economists | 1,130 | 3.56 | $144,680 | $93,710 | $195,190 | +16% |
| Counselors, All Other | 1,750 | 3.44 | $46,840 | $33,000 | $93,830 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 2,110 | 3.39 | $75,000 | $38,810 | $156,750 | +14% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 1,480 | 3.37 | $44,360 | $36,470 | $60,860 | +4% |
| Physicists | 1,200 | 3.30 | $174,390 | $105,560 | $219,450 | +1% |
| Therapists, All Other | 1,310 | 3.25 | $49,400 | $36,340 | $147,300 | -37% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 8,200 | 3.16 | $96,680 | $52,870 | $170,830 | +27% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 1,670 | 2.98 | $33,710 | $32,290 | $43,070 | -10% |
| Budget Analysts | 2,490 | 2.97 | $106,020 | $65,680 | $156,750 | +16% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 2,770 | 2.83 | $125,500 | $52,700 | $170,980 | +32% |
| Biological Technicians | 3,470 | 2.80 | $52,900 | $41,270 | $82,280 | -8% |
| Community Health Workers | 3,030 | 2.76 | $50,550 | $36,190 | $79,290 | -3% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 3,250 | 2.73 | $260,410 | $135,630 | $393,430 | +2% |
| Engineers, All Other | 7,340 | 2.68 | $129,770 | $60,780 | $195,190 | +6% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 3,510 | 2.67 | $68,390 | $45,510 | $129,170 | +10% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3,180 | 2.64 | $156,750 | $97,460 | $232,930 | +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 655 federal job postings open now in Maryland (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 | 40 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 31 |
| Naval Air Systems Command | 29 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 28 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 27 |
| Defense Information Systems Agency | 26 |
| Social Security Administration | 25 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 23 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 22 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 21 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 20 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 18 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 17 |
| Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 16 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 15 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 58 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 32 |
| General Engineering | 31 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 28 |
| Contracting | 19 |
| Medical Officer | 16 |
| Nurse | 16 |
| Transportation Specialist | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| Attorney | 15 |
| Education And Training Technician | 12 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 12 |
| Human Resources Management | 11 |
| Criminal Investigation | 10 |
| Police | 10 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $91,985 (584 postings).
1 of the 250 largest US cities are in Maryland.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 568,271 | $64,778 | $1,345 | 6.8% | 38.1% |
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The median wage in Maryland is $59,510 a year ($28.61 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+17%). The 10th percentile earns $34,520 and the 90th $145,410.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 314,090 | 113.7 | 1.00 | $49,210 | $35,370 | $79,070 | +4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 213,130 | 77.1 | 0.88 | $36,050 | $31,200 | $52,000 | +3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 213,550 | 77.3 | 0.88 | $44,950 | $33,520 | $75,250 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 221,830 | 80.3 | 0.93 | $37,440 | $31,260 | $83,060 | -3% |
| Management | 260,910 | 94.4 | 1.32 | $131,490 | $64,670 | $228,250 | +4% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 225,410 | 81.6 | 1.20 | $95,870 | $53,800 | $156,760 | +16% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 172,320 | 62.4 | 0.99 | $98,600 | $47,540 | $189,450 | +14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 173,070 | 62.6 | 1.07 | $66,230 | $35,840 | $122,580 | +9% |
| Production | 66,800 | 24.2 | 0.44 | $47,810 | $33,960 | $83,800 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 112,650 | 40.8 | 0.80 | $41,070 | $33,760 | $57,250 | +7% |
| Construction and Extraction | 111,750 | 40.4 | 0.98 | $59,880 | $39,480 | $100,490 | +1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 96,580 | 35.0 | 0.89 | $61,250 | $38,490 | $100,470 | +3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 139,610 | 50.5 | 1.49 | $128,440 | $63,030 | $196,490 | +18% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 83,400 | 30.2 | 1.03 | $38,030 | $32,170 | $53,780 | +1% |
| Protective Service | 77,060 | 27.9 | 1.15 | $57,520 | $34,420 | $111,580 | +15% |
| Personal Care and Service | 66,620 | 24.1 | 1.15 | $37,960 | $31,610 | $63,190 | +4% |
| Community and Social Service | 52,700 | 19.1 | 1.11 | $60,590 | $37,440 | $101,630 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 53,510 | 19.4 | 1.15 | $111,220 | $64,200 | $185,220 | +12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 32,380 | 11.7 | 0.89 | $71,100 | $38,480 | $128,820 | +13% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 48,980 | 17.7 | 1.87 | $103,560 | $52,950 | $180,480 | +25% |
| Legal | 23,710 | 8.6 | 1.02 | $108,640 | $52,550 | $207,480 | +6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,970 | 1.1 | 0.38 | $40,090 | $32,960 | $63,070 | +9% |
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 Maryland ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 6.50% |
| 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) | 105.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,721 |
| Median home value | $436,300 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 67.8% |
| Poverty rate | 9.1% |
| Drive alone to work | 66.4% |
| Public transit to work | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 15.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 26.6% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
17.1% of residents of Maryland were born abroad (1,071,011 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| El Salvador | 132,694 |
| India | 61,586 |
| Nigeria | 49,886 |
| Guatemala | 46,016 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 45,717 |
| Philippines | 39,492 |
| Mexico | 36,371 |
| Korea | 33,222 |
| Ethiopia | 32,854 |
| Honduras | 31,978 |
| Jamaica | 27,490 |
| Cameroon | 24,787 |
| Ghana | 18,077 |
| Pakistan | 17,404 |
| Vietnam | 17,343 |
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$15.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 6.50% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.9% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$102,905 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
655 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.