Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Massachusetts, 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.
Massachusetts is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 7,136,171 residents, a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $104,828. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 105.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,828 | 2 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 35 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.4% | 44 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 105.8 | 45 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 2 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 18.8% | 6 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the New England division: Connecticut · Maine · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 117,088 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 117,005 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 77,422 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75,916 | 9.1% |
| Government and government enterprises | 71,896 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 71,743 | 8.6% |
| Information | 50,124 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 38,618 | 4.6% |
| Retail trade | 34,732 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 29,746 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26,747 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 22,618 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22,560 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17,690 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15,803 | 1.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 15,736 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 10,624 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8,001 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 893 | 0.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 426 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,100 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 172,100 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 226,200 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 557,000 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 87,000 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 222,900 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 610,100 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 856,500 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 367,300 | -1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 137,500 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 475,300 | +0.7% | 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 3,713,000 (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 | 360,720 | 99.2 | 0.87 | $54,990 | $38,260 | $81,040 | +16% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 292,980 | 80.5 | 0.92 | $37,300 | $31,760 | $57,430 | +6% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 233,740 | 64.3 | 0.73 | $45,930 | $34,440 | $74,390 | +4% |
| Sales and Related | 289,700 | 79.6 | 0.92 | $45,260 | $34,080 | $127,760 | +17% |
| Management | 327,160 | 89.9 | 1.26 | $159,360 | $74,460 | $314,150 | +26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 299,160 | 82.2 | 1.21 | $101,200 | $60,870 | $168,800 | +22% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 250,740 | 68.9 | 1.09 | $100,240 | $51,830 | $196,650 | +16% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 253,260 | 69.6 | 1.19 | $77,550 | $37,080 | $127,210 | +28% |
| Production | 139,820 | 38.4 | 0.70 | $48,990 | $36,410 | $81,020 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 200,430 | 55.1 | 1.08 | $43,090 | $37,690 | $58,870 | +12% |
| Construction and Extraction | 132,960 | 36.5 | 0.88 | $77,480 | $47,770 | $124,460 | +30% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 107,060 | 29.4 | 0.75 | $65,260 | $41,740 | $103,830 | +9% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 153,860 | 42.3 | 1.25 | $130,620 | $71,240 | $206,810 | +20% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 104,310 | 28.7 | 0.98 | $46,610 | $35,710 | $62,090 | +24% |
| Protective Service | 82,890 | 22.8 | 0.94 | $65,550 | $36,660 | $105,580 | +31% |
| Personal Care and Service | 84,310 | 23.2 | 1.11 | $42,670 | $32,910 | $72,640 | +17% |
| Community and Social Service | 80,530 | 22.1 | 1.29 | $63,260 | $44,050 | $102,780 | +9% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 79,140 | 21.8 | 1.29 | $106,360 | $67,030 | $171,540 | +7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 49,130 | 13.5 | 1.03 | $76,420 | $39,700 | $136,150 | +22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 78,090 | 21.5 | 2.27 | $104,050 | $61,360 | $178,360 | +26% |
| Legal | 35,100 | 9.6 | 1.15 | $132,990 | $60,890 | $356,210 | +30% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,570 | 0.7 | 0.25 | $43,720 | $35,500 | $63,440 | +19% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 28.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.2% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Other services | 4.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 117,940 | 1.17 | $40,910 | $36,960 | $46,700 | +14% |
| General and Operations Managers | 95,880 | 1.17 | $127,220 | $60,700 | $314,780 | +20% |
| Registered Nurses | 88,200 | 1.12 | $104,550 | $80,310 | $174,510 | +7% |
| Retail Salespersons | 86,860 | 0.95 | $36,610 | $33,310 | $47,980 | +3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 85,810 | 0.95 | $35,850 | $31,290 | $38,700 | +15% |
| Cashiers | 58,880 | 0.81 | $35,520 | $32,180 | $44,020 | +8% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 55,490 | 1.07 | $45,580 | $35,290 | $59,860 | +24% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 54,670 | 1.03 | $38,460 | $31,790 | $62,200 | +9% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 49,990 | 0.82 | $49,120 | $35,440 | $74,880 | +10% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 49,760 | 0.75 | $37,540 | $33,380 | $48,610 | +1% |
| Software Developers | 48,190 | 1.22 | $165,210 | $102,810 | $213,970 | +21% |
| Office Clerks, General | 47,940 | 0.83 | $49,940 | $35,750 | $69,770 | +11% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 46,230 | 1.36 | $99,460 | $70,460 | $160,100 | +19% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 39,710 | 1.89 | $101,810 | $58,090 | $166,970 | +29% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 39,210 | 1.18 | $39,380 | $31,200 | $59,970 | +7% |
| Nursing Assistants | 38,130 | 1.13 | $46,680 | $39,380 | $57,880 | +10% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 37,750 | 0.95 | $57,940 | $41,510 | $78,400 | +22% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 34,700 | 0.50 | $44,920 | $36,470 | $58,270 | +12% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 34,520 | 1.03 | $76,770 | $51,020 | $107,490 | +10% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 32,300 | 1.10 | $83,760 | $48,030 | $162,330 | +20% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 30,890 | 0.64 | $63,030 | $47,080 | $78,480 | +7% |
| Management Analysts | 30,060 | 1.43 | $134,720 | $82,490 | $216,940 | +32% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 29,930 | 0.92 | $94,000 | $60,620 | $118,190 | +47% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 29,830 | 0.83 | $58,320 | $38,750 | $80,190 | +18% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 29,570 | 0.90 | $45,600 | $36,540 | $58,590 | +22% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1,590 | 1.01 | $285,250 | $84,750 | $369,930 | +11% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,540 | 1.41 | $277,490 | $107,650 | $384,390 | +14% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 10,590 | 4.16 | $267,290 | $153,490 | $329,820 | +60% |
| Physicians, All Other | 8,210 | 1.02 | $236,580 | $77,630 | $431,300 | -11% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2,310 | 2.51 | $221,170 | $125,170 | $324,950 | +5% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 24,910 | 1.59 | $214,960 | $134,390 | $308,250 | +23% |
| Marketing Managers | 14,270 | 1.54 | $212,020 | $122,350 | $310,510 | +27% |
| Financial Managers | 26,150 | 1.33 | $206,760 | $120,850 | $332,490 | +24% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 7,690 | 1.49 | $201,430 | $137,750 | $286,410 | +18% |
| Sales Managers | 15,010 | 1.01 | $191,200 | $100,510 | $321,000 | +29% |
| Managers, All Other | 10,630 | 0.73 | $182,950 | $110,970 | $309,290 | +29% |
| Human Resources Managers | 7,540 | 1.46 | $181,780 | $99,990 | $315,700 | +22% |
| Dentists, General | 2,780 | 0.96 | $181,600 | $101,470 | $417,670 | +6% |
| Lawyers | 23,560 | 1.33 | $176,680 | $82,100 | $374,410 | +11% |
| Public Relations Managers | 2,170 | 1.24 | $171,740 | $93,220 | $315,920 | +17% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,160 | 1.10 | $170,750 | $105,500 | $266,990 | +15% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1,760 | 2.03 | $170,510 | $77,160 | $233,340 | +22% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 3,150 | 1.76 | $167,600 | $118,490 | $258,880 | +4% |
| Software Developers | 48,190 | 1.22 | $165,210 | $102,810 | $213,970 | +21% |
| Database Architects | 2,690 | 1.71 | $161,650 | $123,670 | $220,910 | +16% |
| Computer Network Architects | 6,270 | 1.49 | $155,060 | $98,730 | $211,580 | +16% |
| Fundraising Managers | 2,260 | 2.49 | $151,740 | $92,650 | $277,040 | +21% |
| Art Directors | 1,850 | 1.49 | $149,320 | $78,470 | $218,270 | +30% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 4,470 | 0.78 | $148,050 | $99,920 | $227,080 | +17% |
| Construction Managers | 9,870 | 1.11 | $145,010 | $104,100 | $216,920 | +26% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 14,890 | 18.81 | $131,600 | $79,560 | $208,130 | +3% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 4,740 | 8.63 | $127,570 | $76,750 | $194,760 | +17% |
| Biological Technicians | 8,430 | 5.18 | $62,070 | $49,880 | $94,760 | +8% |
| Microbiologists | 1,960 | 4.42 | $122,350 | $75,990 | $162,760 | +39% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 17,100 | 4.24 | $128,210 | $77,790 | $208,490 | +24% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 10,590 | 4.16 | $267,290 | $153,490 | $329,820 | +60% |
| Statisticians | 2,480 | 3.65 | $96,710 | $76,920 | $174,740 | -8% |
| Chemical Engineers | 1,460 | 2.96 | $118,000 | $67,810 | $172,170 | -6% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,610 | 2.77 | $134,850 | $80,700 | $275,340 | +23% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,640 | 2.72 | $82,930 | $59,350 | $138,250 | +3% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 5,910 | 2.61 | $138,230 | $95,090 | $215,290 | +6% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 5,760 | 2.60 | $47,320 | $38,770 | $101,760 | +1% |
| Sales Engineers | 3,150 | 2.60 | $136,200 | $77,490 | $177,100 | +9% |
| Residential Advisors | 5,120 | 2.58 | $48,190 | $37,850 | $65,980 | +14% |
| Materials Engineers | 1,360 | 2.56 | $114,100 | $77,980 | $167,180 | +1% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2,310 | 2.51 | $221,170 | $125,170 | $324,950 | +5% |
| Fundraising Managers | 2,260 | 2.49 | $151,740 | $92,650 | $277,040 | +21% |
| Economists | 1,030 | 2.48 | $106,380 | $74,080 | $222,610 | -15% |
| Physicists | 1,150 | 2.41 | $106,410 | $82,050 | $213,150 | -38% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 7,440 | 2.40 | $62,500 | $48,260 | $100,670 | +4% |
| Fundraisers | 6,160 | 2.37 | $79,060 | $51,580 | $128,260 | +9% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 2,770 | 2.29 | $49,620 | $46,220 | $65,870 | +0% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,960 | 2.27 | $85,820 | $59,920 | $156,070 | +9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 2,930 | 2.24 | $107,100 | $69,500 | $194,050 | +8% |
| School Psychologists | 3,300 | 2.21 | $98,670 | $65,990 | $135,280 | +3% |
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 896 federal job postings open now in Massachusetts (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 | 130 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 103 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 40 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 37 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 36 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 33 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 30 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 24 |
| Indian Health Service | 21 |
| Farm Service Agency | 21 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 17 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 14 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 14 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 46 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 31 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Medical Officer | 25 |
| Information Technology Management | 23 |
| Nurse | 22 |
| Human Resources Management | 18 |
| Program Management | 18 |
| Criminal Investigation | 18 |
| Transportation Specialist | 18 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 18 |
| Contracting | 17 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| General Business And Industry | 15 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (688 postings).
5 of the 250 largest US cities are in Massachusetts.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 673,822 | $97,791 | $2,196 | 4.8% | 55.4% |
| Worcester | 207,055 | $70,102 | $1,487 | 6.5% | 35.2% |
| Springfield | 154,749 | $52,656 | $1,144 | 8.7% | 20.5% |
| Cambridge | 118,796 | $130,748 | $2,787 | 3.4% | 80.8% |
| Lowell | 118,368 | $78,658 | $1,625 | 5.7% | 30.0% |
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The median wage in Massachusetts is $63,590 a year ($30.57 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+25%). The 10th percentile earns $36,330 and the 90th $163,010.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 360,720 | 99.2 | 0.87 | $54,990 | $38,260 | $81,040 | +16% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 292,980 | 80.5 | 0.92 | $37,300 | $31,760 | $57,430 | +6% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 233,740 | 64.3 | 0.73 | $45,930 | $34,440 | $74,390 | +4% |
| Sales and Related | 289,700 | 79.6 | 0.92 | $45,260 | $34,080 | $127,760 | +17% |
| Management | 327,160 | 89.9 | 1.26 | $159,360 | $74,460 | $314,150 | +26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 299,160 | 82.2 | 1.21 | $101,200 | $60,870 | $168,800 | +22% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 250,740 | 68.9 | 1.09 | $100,240 | $51,830 | $196,650 | +16% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 253,260 | 69.6 | 1.19 | $77,550 | $37,080 | $127,210 | +28% |
| Production | 139,820 | 38.4 | 0.70 | $48,990 | $36,410 | $81,020 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 200,430 | 55.1 | 1.08 | $43,090 | $37,690 | $58,870 | +12% |
| Construction and Extraction | 132,960 | 36.5 | 0.88 | $77,480 | $47,770 | $124,460 | +30% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 107,060 | 29.4 | 0.75 | $65,260 | $41,740 | $103,830 | +9% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 153,860 | 42.3 | 1.25 | $130,620 | $71,240 | $206,810 | +20% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 104,310 | 28.7 | 0.98 | $46,610 | $35,710 | $62,090 | +24% |
| Protective Service | 82,890 | 22.8 | 0.94 | $65,550 | $36,660 | $105,580 | +31% |
| Personal Care and Service | 84,310 | 23.2 | 1.11 | $42,670 | $32,910 | $72,640 | +17% |
| Community and Social Service | 80,530 | 22.1 | 1.29 | $63,260 | $44,050 | $102,780 | +9% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 79,140 | 21.8 | 1.29 | $106,360 | $67,030 | $171,540 | +7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 49,130 | 13.5 | 1.03 | $76,420 | $39,700 | $136,150 | +22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 78,090 | 21.5 | 2.27 | $104,050 | $61,360 | $178,360 | +26% |
| Legal | 35,100 | 9.6 | 1.15 | $132,990 | $60,890 | $356,210 | +30% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,570 | 0.7 | 0.25 | $43,720 | $35,500 | $63,440 | +19% |
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 Massachusetts ⇅ |
|---|---|
| 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 9.00% |
| 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) | 105.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,848 |
| Median home value | $607,400 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 62.4% |
| Poverty rate | 9.7% |
| Drive alone to work | 62.0% |
| Public transit to work | 7.8% |
| Work from home | 14.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 23.7% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
18.8% of residents of Massachusetts were born abroad (1,338,032 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 111,397 |
| Dominican Republic | 106,366 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 103,209 |
| India | 86,011 |
| Haiti | 60,232 |
| El Salvador | 47,464 |
| Portugal | 46,202 |
| Vietnam | 37,529 |
| Guatemala | 35,295 |
| Cabo Verde | 33,278 |
| Colombia | 29,829 |
| Canada | 26,430 |
| Jamaica | 19,975 |
| Korea | 18,844 |
| Russia | 18,484 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 9.00% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.3% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$104,828 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
896 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.