Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Michigan, 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.
Michigan is in the Midwest region (East North Central division), with 10,140,459 residents, a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $72,389. The unemployment rate was 5.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 96.2 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,389 | 38 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 47 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.7% | 7 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 96.2 | 24 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 34 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 7.7% | 29 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the East North Central division: Illinois · Indiana · Ohio · Wisconsin.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 115,376 | 15.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 102,744 | 13.6% |
| Government and government enterprises | 74,173 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63,953 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60,560 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 58,591 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 50,123 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 44,808 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 30,783 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22,506 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22,042 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21,729 | 2.9% |
| Information | 20,900 | 2.8% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 18,046 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 14,816 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13,910 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6,672 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 5,497 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5,274 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,615 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 7,500 | +5.6% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 209,100 | -1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 584,800 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 796,000 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 52,900 | -1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 241,600 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 617,600 | -1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 733,400 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 439,200 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 173,400 | -1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 650,300 | +2.1% | 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 4,505,800 (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 | 494,790 | 112.4 | 0.98 | $46,310 | $33,170 | $70,820 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 360,300 | 81.8 | 0.93 | $33,570 | $26,220 | $50,890 | -4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 376,670 | 85.5 | 0.97 | $42,100 | $30,220 | $64,770 | -5% |
| Sales and Related | 369,510 | 83.9 | 0.97 | $36,920 | $27,960 | $97,760 | -4% |
| Management | 298,120 | 67.7 | 0.95 | $114,040 | $58,190 | $216,150 | -10% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 264,370 | 60.0 | 0.89 | $78,610 | $46,970 | $131,800 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 294,910 | 67.0 | 1.06 | $83,520 | $44,570 | $153,300 | -3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 235,710 | 53.5 | 0.91 | $59,230 | $31,340 | $99,900 | -2% |
| Production | 417,920 | 94.9 | 1.72 | $46,460 | $35,360 | $76,920 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 205,890 | 46.8 | 0.92 | $37,690 | $29,710 | $49,290 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 161,070 | 36.6 | 0.89 | $61,190 | $40,030 | $95,220 | +3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 177,090 | 40.2 | 1.03 | $58,610 | $37,090 | $92,120 | -2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 126,780 | 28.8 | 0.85 | $99,280 | $49,870 | $161,650 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 129,430 | 29.4 | 1.00 | $36,680 | $29,440 | $49,760 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 80,020 | 18.2 | 0.75 | $52,000 | $31,210 | $86,370 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 81,780 | 18.6 | 0.89 | $34,260 | $26,170 | $57,880 | -6% |
| Community and Social Service | 74,610 | 16.9 | 0.99 | $55,230 | $37,090 | $83,180 | -5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 130,140 | 29.6 | 1.76 | $99,640 | $60,040 | $148,800 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 52,110 | 11.8 | 0.90 | $55,700 | $31,200 | $108,180 | -11% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 34,260 | 7.8 | 0.82 | $76,620 | $48,360 | $131,450 | -7% |
| Legal | 29,190 | 6.6 | 0.79 | $95,850 | $47,560 | $203,750 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 9,060 | 2.1 | 0.73 | $40,640 | $30,380 | $57,660 | +11% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.0% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 112,310 | 2.82 | $44,690 | $36,220 | $76,920 | +0% |
| Retail Salespersons | 111,010 | 1.01 | $34,640 | $27,770 | $48,320 | -2% |
| Registered Nurses | 104,950 | 1.10 | $94,300 | $77,260 | $116,710 | -3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 103,130 | 0.94 | $28,930 | $25,960 | $35,970 | -7% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 95,020 | 0.78 | $35,000 | $27,880 | $42,790 | -2% |
| Cashiers | 92,930 | 1.06 | $29,740 | $26,660 | $36,560 | -10% |
| Office Clerks, General | 88,030 | 1.26 | $44,820 | $30,880 | $62,090 | -0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 85,860 | 0.87 | $99,530 | $49,380 | $222,810 | -6% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 82,730 | 1.03 | $35,930 | $30,070 | $47,900 | -4% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 79,410 | 0.95 | $38,860 | $30,220 | $52,080 | -3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 71,310 | 0.97 | $43,950 | $30,670 | $63,830 | -2% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 65,790 | 1.05 | $36,050 | $29,340 | $46,110 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 65,090 | 1.01 | $37,760 | $25,960 | $64,350 | +7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 60,800 | 1.04 | $57,180 | $40,280 | $73,980 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 43,460 | 0.91 | $125,570 | $78,930 | $166,510 | -8% |
| Nursing Assistants | 43,290 | 1.05 | $39,570 | $36,830 | $46,740 | -6% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 41,460 | 1.01 | $78,820 | $52,620 | $131,080 | -6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 40,960 | 1.17 | $72,980 | $39,740 | $136,050 | +1% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 40,910 | 1.04 | $65,110 | $47,670 | $94,680 | +2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 40,830 | 0.84 | $46,020 | $33,360 | $63,950 | -3% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 39,490 | 0.91 | $47,580 | $35,050 | $70,570 | -4% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 39,100 | 0.98 | $36,980 | $29,570 | $46,030 | -1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 39,030 | 0.97 | $35,110 | $27,550 | $45,370 | -5% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 37,550 | 0.97 | $48,980 | $36,250 | $67,480 | -3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 34,630 | 4.12 | $104,890 | $76,310 | $159,840 | +1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 4,950 | 0.86 | $255,560 | $104,010 | $547,090 | +19% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,300 | 1.57 | $247,010 | $220,840 | $299,120 | +4% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,770 | 1.24 | $214,070 | $65,320 | $382,240 | -12% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,340 | 1.20 | $204,690 | $81,550 | $307,240 | -3% |
| Dentists, General | 3,620 | 1.03 | $169,930 | $109,960 | $303,980 | -1% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 14,820 | 2.38 | $166,930 | $117,490 | $218,050 | -3% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 16,010 | 0.84 | $163,760 | $99,270 | $232,870 | -6% |
| Physicians, All Other | 13,150 | 1.36 | $155,480 | $63,990 | $465,930 | -42% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,060 | 1.08 | $149,990 | $59,440 | $378,470 | -42% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,780 | 1.16 | $142,120 | $96,530 | $214,780 | -4% |
| Financial Managers | 22,490 | 0.94 | $139,370 | $80,280 | $258,480 | -16% |
| Human Resources Managers | 5,890 | 0.94 | $138,930 | $88,990 | $224,880 | -7% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,620 | 0.59 | $138,510 | $80,260 | $222,910 | -17% |
| Pharmacists | 8,780 | 0.96 | $137,860 | $101,740 | $168,540 | -2% |
| Sales Managers | 17,950 | 1.00 | $136,870 | $69,790 | $230,070 | -8% |
| Optometrists | 1,410 | 1.16 | $135,650 | $98,110 | $213,850 | -1% |
| Managers, All Other | 9,380 | 0.53 | $134,260 | $78,140 | $210,970 | -5% |
| Physician Assistants | 6,310 | 1.37 | $131,510 | $104,000 | $162,570 | -3% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 8,290 | 0.91 | $131,450 | $101,640 | $165,870 | -1% |
| Database Architects | 1,390 | 0.73 | $131,000 | $79,810 | $174,060 | -6% |
| Lawyers | 16,620 | 0.78 | $130,520 | $77,180 | $238,370 | -18% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 2,220 | 0.72 | $129,070 | $68,380 | $222,030 | -23% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,120 | 1.86 | $127,230 | $66,580 | $225,890 | +16% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 2,960 | 1.08 | $127,200 | $89,320 | $166,410 | -2% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,390 | 1.03 | $126,670 | $58,280 | $205,900 | +3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool and Die Makers | 9,420 | 5.84 | $65,590 | $46,930 | $92,910 | +2% |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 2,050 | 5.67 | $46,150 | $38,180 | $59,540 | -4% |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 5,030 | 5.22 | $60,950 | $36,750 | $77,750 | +13% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 4,930 | 4.81 | $68,170 | $46,110 | $98,980 | -9% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 22,060 | 4.55 | $46,120 | $36,130 | $76,720 | -0% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 34,630 | 4.12 | $104,890 | $76,310 | $159,840 | +1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 18,440 | 3.97 | $39,830 | $33,240 | $76,420 | -7% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3,330 | 3.63 | $37,600 | $32,400 | $51,850 | -14% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,150 | 3.52 | $42,530 | $35,480 | $55,830 | -11% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 3,320 | 3.45 | $78,540 | $49,500 | $101,330 | +3% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 3,060 | 3.43 | $36,420 | $30,730 | $39,680 | -3% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,540 | 3.26 | $46,680 | $36,630 | $62,430 | -8% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 13,550 | 3.18 | $39,490 | $34,630 | $59,770 | -11% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2,930 | 3.09 | $102,160 | $49,830 | $137,850 | +22% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 5,250 | 3.02 | $47,680 | $38,130 | $54,500 | +10% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,190 | 3.00 | $50,560 | $40,790 | $61,990 | +4% |
| Industrial Engineers | 30,990 | 2.99 | $101,680 | $74,060 | $140,140 | -1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 2,300 | 2.85 | $64,640 | $50,070 | $93,950 | -5% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 112,310 | 2.82 | $44,690 | $36,220 | $76,920 | +0% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 1,170 | 2.65 | $29,640 | $25,960 | $37,440 | -18% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 9,350 | 2.65 | $45,920 | $36,040 | $78,290 | -3% |
| Millwrights | 2,900 | 2.54 | $89,190 | $58,680 | $97,460 | +36% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 5,410 | 2.53 | $64,510 | $48,550 | $98,460 | -2% |
| Machinists | 20,350 | 2.50 | $52,360 | $38,370 | $75,330 | -11% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 14,820 | 2.38 | $166,930 | $117,490 | $218,050 | -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 335 federal job postings open now in Michigan (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 ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 94 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 44 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 24 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 16 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 14 |
| Army National Guard Units | 13 |
| Air National Guard Units | 12 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 11 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 8 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 8 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 7 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 7 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 6 |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | 5 |
| Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Aviation Safety | 19 |
| Nurse | 16 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 15 |
| Medical Officer | 14 |
| Information Technology Management | 14 |
| Social Work | 13 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 12 |
| Attorney | 11 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Criminal Investigation | 10 |
| Correctional Officer | 7 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 7 |
| Human Resources Management | 7 |
| Contracting | 6 |
| Air Traffic Control | 6 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $75,278 (294 postings).
5 of the 250 largest US cities are in Michigan.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 645,702 | $39,209 | $1,091 | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | $69,108 | $1,266 | 5.2% | 41.6% |
| Warren | 137,928 | $64,016 | $1,225 | 8.0% | 21.0% |
| Sterling Heights | 133,573 | $79,909 | $1,292 | 6.1% | 31.1% |
| Ann Arbor | 122,036 | $82,212 | $1,649 | 4.0% | 77.9% |
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The median wage in Michigan is $49,270 a year ($23.69 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-3%). The 10th percentile earns $30,290 and the 90th $110,650.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 494,790 | 112.4 | 0.98 | $46,310 | $33,170 | $70,820 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 360,300 | 81.8 | 0.93 | $33,570 | $26,220 | $50,890 | -4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 376,670 | 85.5 | 0.97 | $42,100 | $30,220 | $64,770 | -5% |
| Sales and Related | 369,510 | 83.9 | 0.97 | $36,920 | $27,960 | $97,760 | -4% |
| Management | 298,120 | 67.7 | 0.95 | $114,040 | $58,190 | $216,150 | -10% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 264,370 | 60.0 | 0.89 | $78,610 | $46,970 | $131,800 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 294,910 | 67.0 | 1.06 | $83,520 | $44,570 | $153,300 | -3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 235,710 | 53.5 | 0.91 | $59,230 | $31,340 | $99,900 | -2% |
| Production | 417,920 | 94.9 | 1.72 | $46,460 | $35,360 | $76,920 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 205,890 | 46.8 | 0.92 | $37,690 | $29,710 | $49,290 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 161,070 | 36.6 | 0.89 | $61,190 | $40,030 | $95,220 | +3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 177,090 | 40.2 | 1.03 | $58,610 | $37,090 | $92,120 | -2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 126,780 | 28.8 | 0.85 | $99,280 | $49,870 | $161,650 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 129,430 | 29.4 | 1.00 | $36,680 | $29,440 | $49,760 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 80,020 | 18.2 | 0.75 | $52,000 | $31,210 | $86,370 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 81,780 | 18.6 | 0.89 | $34,260 | $26,170 | $57,880 | -6% |
| Community and Social Service | 74,610 | 16.9 | 0.99 | $55,230 | $37,090 | $83,180 | -5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 130,140 | 29.6 | 1.76 | $99,640 | $60,040 | $148,800 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 52,110 | 11.8 | 0.90 | $55,700 | $31,200 | $108,180 | -11% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 34,260 | 7.8 | 0.82 | $76,620 | $48,360 | $131,450 | -7% |
| Legal | 29,190 | 6.6 | 0.79 | $95,850 | $47,560 | $203,750 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 9,060 | 2.1 | 0.73 | $40,640 | $30,380 | $57,660 | +11% |
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 Michigan ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $13.73 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 4.25% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| 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) | 96.2 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,168 |
| Median home value | $254,200 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 73.5% |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 75.6% |
| Public transit to work | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| 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.
7.7% of residents of Michigan were born abroad (778,787 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| India | 81,249 |
| Mexico | 80,898 |
| Iraq | 55,296 |
| Canada | 34,594 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 33,127 |
| Lebanon | 26,908 |
| Yemen | 25,085 |
| Bangladesh | 22,321 |
| Korea | 22,108 |
| Philippines | 19,404 |
| Germany | 15,453 |
| Vietnam | 13,088 |
| Albania | 12,931 |
| Poland | 11,727 |
| Pakistan | 10,542 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$13.73 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 4.25% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
5.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$72,389 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
335 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.