Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Minnesota, 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.
Minnesota is in the Midwest region (West North Central division), with 5,793,151 residents, a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $87,117. The unemployment rate was 4.5% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 98.6 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,117 | 15 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 39 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.3% | 15 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 98.6 | 30 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 12 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 9.0% | 24 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West North Central division: Iowa · Kansas · Missouri · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66,138 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 59,964 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54,140 | 10.3% |
| Government and government enterprises | 49,807 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 48,505 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 40,166 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36,771 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 29,891 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 26,638 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16,981 | 3.2% |
| Information | 16,890 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16,841 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13,341 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12,477 | 2.4% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 11,323 | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 8,820 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7,157 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5,636 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4,766 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,630 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 6,600 | +4.8% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 161,100 | +5.2% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 327,500 | +4.0% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 522,600 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 38,900 | -4.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 181,800 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 374,500 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 623,800 | +1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 284,000 | +1.9% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 119,400 | +2.4% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 435,000 | +0.5% | 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 3,075,200 (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 | 326,540 | 110.7 | 0.97 | $50,900 | $36,210 | $76,580 | +7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 242,430 | 82.2 | 0.93 | $33,860 | $23,680 | $46,870 | -3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 231,390 | 78.4 | 0.89 | $47,560 | $33,460 | $75,780 | +7% |
| Sales and Related | 251,790 | 85.4 | 0.99 | $39,360 | $29,300 | $100,840 | +2% |
| Management | 203,950 | 69.1 | 0.97 | $126,620 | $60,960 | $226,070 | +0% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 206,400 | 70.0 | 1.03 | $83,280 | $54,480 | $137,120 | +1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 196,480 | 66.6 | 1.05 | $98,840 | $52,480 | $183,520 | +14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 169,460 | 57.4 | 0.98 | $59,500 | $36,890 | $100,400 | -2% |
| Production | 200,570 | 68.0 | 1.23 | $49,290 | $37,410 | $76,650 | +5% |
| Healthcare Support | 187,710 | 63.6 | 1.25 | $40,420 | $34,350 | $54,920 | +5% |
| Construction and Extraction | 122,450 | 41.5 | 1.00 | $72,590 | $46,370 | $106,820 | +22% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 101,520 | 34.4 | 0.88 | $62,920 | $41,630 | $97,600 | +6% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 95,850 | 32.5 | 0.96 | $104,140 | $61,310 | $165,640 | -5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 82,320 | 27.9 | 0.95 | $40,840 | $30,780 | $58,970 | +8% |
| Protective Service | 48,790 | 16.5 | 0.68 | $58,980 | $33,630 | $102,870 | +18% |
| Personal Care and Service | 67,990 | 23.1 | 1.10 | $36,650 | $27,440 | $59,170 | +1% |
| Community and Social Service | 61,530 | 20.9 | 1.22 | $61,980 | $43,950 | $96,290 | +6% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 57,670 | 19.5 | 1.16 | $96,960 | $61,960 | $149,290 | -3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 37,480 | 12.7 | 0.97 | $62,480 | $35,150 | $104,760 | -0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 32,040 | 10.9 | 1.15 | $83,150 | $48,390 | $134,400 | +1% |
| Legal | 21,720 | 7.4 | 0.88 | $105,100 | $51,210 | $229,710 | +3% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,730 | 1.3 | 0.45 | $47,540 | $31,210 | $74,170 | +30% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.1% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.9% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 128,680 | 1.58 | $38,370 | $33,000 | $46,650 | +7% |
| Retail Salespersons | 74,840 | 1.01 | $36,370 | $28,710 | $48,080 | +3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 72,860 | 1.10 | $99,340 | $46,960 | $209,970 | -6% |
| Registered Nurses | 70,110 | 1.09 | $101,510 | $79,960 | $132,430 | +4% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 58,970 | 0.81 | $31,370 | $28,190 | $37,140 | +1% |
| Cashiers | 58,190 | 0.99 | $34,620 | $27,880 | $39,520 | +5% |
| Office Clerks, General | 55,530 | 1.19 | $47,840 | $33,710 | $66,170 | +6% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 54,480 | 0.97 | $46,280 | $35,750 | $61,140 | +15% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 53,340 | 1.08 | $48,800 | $35,730 | $72,830 | +9% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 44,810 | 1.68 | $46,920 | $37,360 | $61,130 | +5% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 42,300 | 1.01 | $39,610 | $30,770 | $52,520 | +8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 40,270 | 0.75 | $37,120 | $30,460 | $49,260 | -1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 38,770 | 0.99 | $61,990 | $45,910 | $81,830 | +6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 38,540 | 1.43 | $40,100 | $31,420 | $50,410 | +9% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 37,630 | 0.87 | $25,470 | $23,150 | $41,800 | -28% |
| Software Developers | 35,890 | 1.12 | $130,050 | $79,900 | $169,810 | -4% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 31,330 | 0.97 | $51,400 | $38,080 | $66,830 | +8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 31,230 | 1.33 | $76,750 | $46,680 | $136,840 | +6% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 30,530 | 1.11 | $81,600 | $58,280 | $138,960 | -2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 29,660 | 1.02 | $59,200 | $38,630 | $79,040 | +19% |
| Nursing Assistants | 29,120 | 1.06 | $46,680 | $38,010 | $55,410 | +10% |
| Construction Laborers | 28,530 | 1.37 | $60,260 | $42,950 | $96,150 | +28% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 26,850 | 1.03 | $54,600 | $37,800 | $73,450 | +8% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 26,640 | 1.01 | $76,350 | $48,870 | $100,880 | +19% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 26,080 | 0.98 | $38,590 | $31,280 | $47,850 | +3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,270 | 1.78 | $373,700 | $197,440 | $481,170 | +46% |
| Physicians, All Other | 5,350 | 0.82 | $367,320 | $75,280 | $468,570 | +38% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,820 | 0.89 | $280,030 | $153,100 | $391,150 | +15% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,130 | 2.16 | $266,190 | $221,970 | $292,200 | +13% |
| Dentists, General | 2,370 | 1.01 | $219,200 | $132,930 | $226,940 | +28% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,960 | 1.51 | $211,470 | $128,070 | $353,410 | -9% |
| Chief Executives | 6,740 | 1.74 | $195,670 | $92,540 | $449,270 | -9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 10,970 | 0.86 | $176,380 | $110,830 | $277,490 | +1% |
| Marketing Managers | 8,500 | 1.13 | $173,300 | $103,160 | $303,350 | +4% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,580 | 1.10 | $172,130 | $128,430 | $223,540 | +1% |
| Financial Managers | 16,680 | 1.04 | $163,410 | $99,250 | $277,680 | -2% |
| Pharmacists | 6,310 | 1.03 | $159,740 | $98,150 | $174,660 | +13% |
| Lawyers | 12,380 | 0.86 | $155,140 | $79,820 | $341,170 | -3% |
| Human Resources Managers | 4,370 | 1.04 | $153,770 | $97,840 | $230,980 | +3% |
| Managers, All Other | 4,160 | 0.35 | $152,600 | $97,120 | $225,250 | +8% |
| Sales Managers | 11,240 | 0.93 | $151,670 | $79,900 | $258,460 | +2% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,340 | 0.84 | $144,810 | $95,200 | $216,480 | -2% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,660 | 1.19 | $141,190 | $112,390 | $183,320 | +4% |
| Public Relations Managers | 1,230 | 0.87 | $139,040 | $86,110 | $208,970 | -5% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 7,560 | 1.51 | $137,290 | $93,710 | $259,780 | +20% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,530 | 0.74 | $136,450 | $78,050 | $289,790 | -18% |
| Computer Network Architects | 2,040 | 0.60 | $133,270 | $81,500 | $171,700 | -1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 7,780 | 1.27 | $133,260 | $98,950 | $170,140 | +1% |
| Veterinarians | 2,140 | 1.34 | $133,110 | $83,280 | $217,580 | +2% |
| Database Architects | 1,240 | 0.98 | $133,050 | $94,220 | $169,380 | -5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 2,960 | 11.03 | $31,540 | $23,330 | $52,000 | -13% |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | 2,880 | 6.36 | $49,130 | $40,430 | $65,570 | +1% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 7,270 | 6.09 | $79,790 | $55,500 | $101,210 | +11% |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 2,880 | 4.06 | $76,800 | $50,430 | $100,280 | +25% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 4,870 | 3.85 | $72,470 | $54,430 | $99,920 | +8% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 5,380 | 3.75 | $70,490 | $50,760 | $95,680 | +7% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | 1,110 | 3.13 | $40,280 | $34,020 | $49,570 | +2% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1,120 | 2.91 | $50,340 | $41,750 | $71,010 | +12% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 1,230 | 2.76 | $127,730 | $88,530 | $176,330 | +17% |
| Print Binding and Finishing Workers | 1,710 | 2.71 | $48,390 | $38,000 | $61,730 | +14% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | 1,440 | 2.69 | $75,850 | $61,620 | $98,610 | -4% |
| Industrial Engineers | 17,580 | 2.53 | $102,660 | $77,010 | $158,740 | +0% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1,410 | 2.38 | $47,250 | $46,660 | $49,770 | +14% |
| Actuaries | 1,170 | 2.32 | $128,100 | $79,920 | $223,300 | -1% |
| Food Batchmakers | 7,660 | 2.31 | $42,940 | $32,100 | $59,520 | +2% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 1,250 | 2.31 | $74,190 | $51,200 | $89,970 | +9% |
| Machinists | 12,500 | 2.29 | $61,140 | $46,550 | $80,380 | +4% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,620 | 2.26 | $58,040 | $37,810 | $76,950 | +3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 1,250 | 2.24 | $75,880 | $43,020 | $101,100 | +17% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,130 | 2.16 | $266,190 | $221,970 | $292,200 | +13% |
| Residential Advisors | 3,410 | 2.12 | $48,770 | $41,270 | $60,220 | +15% |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 2,820 | 2.12 | $43,360 | $37,710 | $44,030 | +8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 6,760 | 2.07 | $89,950 | $65,140 | $141,070 | -13% |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 11,090 | 1.99 | $36,000 | $31,760 | $44,370 | +2% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 3,380 | 1.98 | $54,520 | $43,730 | $66,930 | +8% |
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 792 federal job postings open now in Minnesota (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 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 130 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 117 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 44 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 37 |
| Indian Health Service | 37 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 33 |
| Farm Service Agency | 22 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 14 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 12 |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 11 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 11 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 10 |
| Army National Guard Units | 9 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 35 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Medical Officer | 29 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 27 |
| Nurse | 24 |
| Aviation Safety | 18 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 16 |
| Program Management | 14 |
| Criminal Investigation | 14 |
| Information Technology Management | 14 |
| Human Resources Management | 13 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 13 |
| Physician Assistant | 12 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 11 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $72,849 (587 postings).
3 of the 250 largest US cities are in Minnesota.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 428,572 | $77,732 | $1,340 | 5.5% | 56.9% |
| St. Paul | 307,284 | $73,394 | $1,281 | 5.4% | 43.8% |
| Rochester | 122,330 | $89,389 | $1,399 | 3.7% | 50.9% |
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The median wage in Minnesota is $56,920 a year ($27.36 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+12%). The 10th percentile earns $33,540 and the 90th $125,730.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 326,540 | 110.7 | 0.97 | $50,900 | $36,210 | $76,580 | +7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 242,430 | 82.2 | 0.93 | $33,860 | $23,680 | $46,870 | -3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 231,390 | 78.4 | 0.89 | $47,560 | $33,460 | $75,780 | +7% |
| Sales and Related | 251,790 | 85.4 | 0.99 | $39,360 | $29,300 | $100,840 | +2% |
| Management | 203,950 | 69.1 | 0.97 | $126,620 | $60,960 | $226,070 | +0% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 206,400 | 70.0 | 1.03 | $83,280 | $54,480 | $137,120 | +1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 196,480 | 66.6 | 1.05 | $98,840 | $52,480 | $183,520 | +14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 169,460 | 57.4 | 0.98 | $59,500 | $36,890 | $100,400 | -2% |
| Production | 200,570 | 68.0 | 1.23 | $49,290 | $37,410 | $76,650 | +5% |
| Healthcare Support | 187,710 | 63.6 | 1.25 | $40,420 | $34,350 | $54,920 | +5% |
| Construction and Extraction | 122,450 | 41.5 | 1.00 | $72,590 | $46,370 | $106,820 | +22% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 101,520 | 34.4 | 0.88 | $62,920 | $41,630 | $97,600 | +6% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 95,850 | 32.5 | 0.96 | $104,140 | $61,310 | $165,640 | -5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 82,320 | 27.9 | 0.95 | $40,840 | $30,780 | $58,970 | +8% |
| Protective Service | 48,790 | 16.5 | 0.68 | $58,980 | $33,630 | $102,870 | +18% |
| Personal Care and Service | 67,990 | 23.1 | 1.10 | $36,650 | $27,440 | $59,170 | +1% |
| Community and Social Service | 61,530 | 20.9 | 1.22 | $61,980 | $43,950 | $96,290 | +6% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 57,670 | 19.5 | 1.16 | $96,960 | $61,960 | $149,290 | -3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 37,480 | 12.7 | 0.97 | $62,480 | $35,150 | $104,760 | -0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 32,040 | 10.9 | 1.15 | $83,150 | $48,390 | $134,400 | +1% |
| Legal | 21,720 | 7.4 | 0.88 | $105,100 | $51,210 | $229,710 | +3% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,730 | 1.3 | 0.45 | $47,540 | $31,210 | $74,170 | +30% |
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 Minnesota ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $11.41 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 9.85% |
| 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) | 98.6 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,291 |
| Median home value | $344,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 71.6% |
| Poverty rate | 9.3% |
| Drive alone to work | 70.7% |
| Public transit to work | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 14.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
9.0% of residents of Minnesota were born abroad (523,701 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 63,133 |
| Somalia | 37,462 |
| India | 30,660 |
| Ethiopia | 27,213 |
| Laos | 22,875 |
| Thailand | 18,819 |
| Vietnam | 16,995 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 16,782 |
| Kenya | 16,726 |
| Liberia | 15,297 |
| Canada | 11,885 |
| Korea | 11,849 |
| Philippines | 11,493 |
| Ecuador | 9,676 |
| Nigeria | 9,053 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$11.41 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 9.85% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.5% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$87,117 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
792 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.