Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Nevada, 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.
Nevada is in the West region (Mountain division), with 3,267,467 residents, a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $81,134. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 100.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,134 | 23 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 43 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.1% | 48 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 100.0 | 34 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 46 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 19.9% | 5 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Mountain division: Arizona · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43,549 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34,727 | 12.0% |
| Government and government enterprises | 26,314 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 22,574 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 19,364 | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 18,791 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17,089 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15,590 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12,623 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12,422 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12,418 | 4.3% |
| Information | 10,204 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,318 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8,402 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8,315 | 2.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7,674 | 2.7% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 4,652 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 3,256 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 1,604 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 597 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 15,100 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 116,900 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 68,600 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 296,600 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 21,600 | -0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 79,400 | -2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 241,400 | +5.2% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 190,800 | +4.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 364,000 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 44,000 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 187,300 | -0.2% | 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 1,625,700 (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 | 186,410 | 120.1 | 1.05 | $46,050 | $32,140 | $69,390 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 204,340 | 131.7 | 1.50 | $34,020 | $24,960 | $52,590 | -3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 149,130 | 96.1 | 1.09 | $41,900 | $29,820 | $75,130 | -6% |
| Sales and Related | 133,840 | 86.3 | 1.00 | $37,030 | $27,000 | $82,250 | -4% |
| Management | 111,050 | 71.6 | 1.00 | $103,550 | $50,640 | $218,270 | -18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 73,910 | 47.6 | 0.70 | $77,510 | $45,200 | $130,680 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 76,300 | 49.2 | 0.78 | $95,740 | $45,950 | $156,870 | +11% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 58,940 | 38.0 | 0.65 | $55,080 | $24,960 | $84,880 | -9% |
| Production | 55,740 | 35.9 | 0.65 | $47,020 | $32,000 | $74,320 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 47,210 | 30.4 | 0.60 | $37,750 | $28,590 | $55,120 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 89,610 | 57.8 | 1.40 | $61,740 | $40,560 | $104,510 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 62,120 | 40.0 | 1.02 | $60,660 | $36,720 | $96,890 | +2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 29,810 | 19.2 | 0.57 | $92,800 | $49,910 | $163,350 | -15% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 74,820 | 48.2 | 1.65 | $41,620 | $29,340 | $57,000 | +10% |
| Protective Service | 52,820 | 34.0 | 1.40 | $44,740 | $30,390 | $100,880 | -11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 64,190 | 41.4 | 1.98 | $32,720 | $24,960 | $69,640 | -10% |
| Community and Social Service | 16,600 | 10.7 | 0.62 | $60,250 | $36,870 | $95,660 | +3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 18,700 | 12.1 | 0.72 | $94,260 | $57,460 | $150,500 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 21,690 | 14.0 | 1.06 | $56,990 | $30,870 | $121,870 | -9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 11,020 | 7.1 | 0.75 | $80,310 | $47,340 | $131,360 | -3% |
| Legal | 12,160 | 7.8 | 0.93 | $98,710 | $50,960 | $223,740 | -4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,130 | 0.7 | 0.26 | $35,760 | $28,530 | $55,810 | -2% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 20.1% |
| Education and health care | 17.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.4% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,850 | 1.19 | $31,950 | $26,630 | $42,860 | +2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 43,920 | 1.13 | $34,190 | $26,930 | $47,270 | -3% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 42,520 | 1.88 | $26,410 | $24,960 | $50,140 | -25% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 40,850 | 1.39 | $39,350 | $33,380 | $56,690 | -2% |
| General and Operations Managers | 38,920 | 1.11 | $99,390 | $47,950 | $255,060 | -6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 32,830 | 1.49 | $38,420 | $27,370 | $51,430 | +4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 32,110 | 1.24 | $40,560 | $29,340 | $57,930 | -9% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,270 | 1.11 | $37,380 | $29,420 | $49,470 | +0% |
| Cashiers | 30,160 | 0.98 | $29,870 | $25,920 | $39,570 | -9% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 27,250 | 1.94 | $38,610 | $30,300 | $56,540 | +3% |
| Registered Nurses | 27,070 | 0.80 | $103,670 | $79,500 | $133,270 | +6% |
| Security Guards | 26,680 | 2.08 | $37,310 | $29,140 | $48,340 | -2% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,380 | 2.84 | $46,550 | $30,000 | $56,400 | +31% |
| Office Clerks, General | 20,430 | 0.83 | $45,460 | $29,640 | $64,760 | +1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,940 | 0.42 | $33,670 | $26,400 | $36,600 | -6% |
| Gambling Dealers | 17,390 | 20.78 | $25,690 | $24,960 | $68,850 | -25% |
| Bartenders | 16,830 | 2.23 | $27,460 | $24,960 | $47,250 | -20% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 16,790 | 0.99 | $46,570 | $34,180 | $63,210 | -2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 16,520 | 1.08 | $52,360 | $36,170 | $80,600 | +6% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 15,180 | 1.11 | $50,380 | $36,650 | $71,890 | -1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,010 | 0.73 | $62,290 | $45,860 | $83,090 | +6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 14,380 | 1.00 | $63,090 | $45,140 | $98,720 | -9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 14,230 | 1.17 | $44,030 | $30,490 | $63,520 | -0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 12,750 | 2.35 | $27,460 | $24,960 | $47,320 | -19% |
| Carpenters | 12,700 | 1.90 | $62,380 | $41,670 | $102,360 | +3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 2,400 | 0.70 | $252,120 | $74,990 | $409,930 | -5% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,160 | 2.09 | $192,460 | $90,890 | $293,240 | -17% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,610 | 0.54 | $165,000 | $99,090 | $294,150 | -6% |
| Dentists, General | 1,100 | 0.88 | $162,200 | $99,600 | $262,350 | -5% |
| Lawyers | 6,490 | 0.86 | $150,510 | $96,010 | $414,290 | -6% |
| Chief Executives | 1,370 | 0.67 | $149,770 | $58,670 | $517,310 | -30% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,930 | 0.60 | $140,670 | $85,380 | $172,170 | +6% |
| Pharmacists | 2,500 | 0.78 | $140,030 | $104,000 | $168,600 | -1% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,010 | 0.56 | $138,060 | $83,830 | $164,880 | +3% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,090 | 0.67 | $134,660 | $60,040 | $175,300 | -1% |
| Financial Managers | 8,090 | 0.96 | $132,490 | $75,240 | $282,460 | -20% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 1,300 | 0.84 | $132,100 | $94,260 | $163,940 | +25% |
| Software Developers | 4,520 | 0.27 | $128,810 | $73,990 | $194,470 | -5% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,520 | 0.69 | $128,550 | $77,230 | $257,400 | -14% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5,360 | 0.90 | $119,990 | $75,070 | $183,890 | -3% |
| Dental Hygienists | 1,510 | 0.68 | $115,290 | $99,800 | $129,460 | +18% |
| Construction Managers | 4,460 | 1.18 | $115,250 | $81,010 | $175,640 | +0% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,620 | 0.66 | $112,270 | $75,650 | $187,220 | -11% |
| Managers, All Other | 9,110 | 1.47 | $112,040 | $58,850 | $272,540 | -21% |
| Physical Therapists | 2,030 | 0.76 | $111,250 | $86,260 | $190,620 | +8% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,080 | 0.67 | $110,520 | $85,720 | $139,260 | +10% |
| Sales Managers | 5,770 | 0.91 | $109,790 | $66,320 | $221,030 | -26% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 2,490 | 0.76 | $109,420 | $62,980 | $136,040 | +3% |
| Marketing Managers | 3,430 | 0.87 | $107,550 | $66,660 | $221,890 | -36% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,100 | 0.56 | $107,400 | $77,000 | $167,330 | -11% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 5,590 | 21.54 | $66,680 | $39,490 | $90,560 | +4% |
| Gambling Dealers | 17,390 | 20.78 | $25,690 | $24,960 | $68,850 | -25% |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 1,440 | 16.09 | $37,500 | $27,100 | $46,090 | +7% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 3,080 | 14.34 | $30,620 | $24,960 | $46,690 | -15% |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 2,050 | 14.25 | $38,570 | $30,230 | $48,810 | +3% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 1,650 | 11.67 | $40,430 | $27,990 | $75,130 | +11% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 1,680 | 10.14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tapers | 1,190 | 9.26 | $60,690 | $43,840 | $101,090 | -11% |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 1,110 | 7.95 | $85,590 | $69,680 | $91,210 | +38% |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 2,170 | 7.64 | $36,880 | $26,610 | $48,770 | -1% |
| Taxi Drivers | 2,980 | 7.26 | $44,800 | $33,710 | $76,610 | +6% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | 1,350 | 6.95 | $61,030 | $42,210 | $85,350 | +1% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 1,620 | 6.15 | $51,210 | $31,250 | $78,420 | +8% |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1,150 | 5.95 | $53,610 | $41,060 | $102,570 | -7% |
| Tile and Stone Setters | 1,450 | 4.07 | $61,200 | $44,030 | $117,690 | +10% |
| Telemarketers | 2,200 | 3.77 | $34,290 | $25,820 | $48,010 | -3% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 1,230 | 3.64 | $64,410 | $54,800 | $83,210 | -16% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 2,980 | 3.60 | $52,280 | $41,430 | $101,780 | -11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | 2,540 | 3.12 | $53,210 | $35,970 | $82,940 | -5% |
| Flight Attendants | 4,040 | 3.07 | $51,800 | $31,120 | $75,130 | -19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 1,020 | 2.91 | $64,170 | $39,150 | $96,550 | -2% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,380 | 2.84 | $46,550 | $30,000 | $56,400 | +31% |
| Transportation Security Screeners | 1,350 | 2.69 | $64,500 | $41,180 | $68,660 | -3% |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 3,210 | 2.64 | $30,110 | $28,150 | $43,880 | -9% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 1,450 | 2.41 | $34,960 | $30,800 | $49,040 | -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 347 federal job postings open now in Nevada (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 | 61 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 44 |
| Army National Guard Units | 24 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 19 |
| Indian Health Service | 19 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 18 |
| Forest Service | 16 |
| National Park Service | 11 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 9 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 8 |
| Western Area Power Administration | 8 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 8 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 6 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 6 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 18 |
| Aviation Safety | 18 |
| Wildland Fire Management | 12 |
| Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance | 9 |
| General Engineering | 8 |
| Psychology | 8 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 7 |
| Attorney | 7 |
| Criminal Investigation | 7 |
| Nurse | 6 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| General Business And Industry | 5 |
| Contracting | 5 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $68,419 (268 postings).
4 of the 250 largest US cities are in Nevada.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 678,924 | $78,556 | $1,688 | 6.7% | 28.0% |
| Henderson | 350,020 | $95,415 | $1,863 | 6.4% | 38.3% |
| North Las Vegas | 278,595 | $79,542 | $1,705 | 8.5% | 18.9% |
| Reno | 273,212 | $80,760 | $1,556 | 5.1% | 36.8% |
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The median wage in Nevada is $47,660 a year ($22.91 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-7%). The 10th percentile earns $28,270 and the 90th $106,080.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 186,410 | 120.1 | 1.05 | $46,050 | $32,140 | $69,390 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 204,340 | 131.7 | 1.50 | $34,020 | $24,960 | $52,590 | -3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 149,130 | 96.1 | 1.09 | $41,900 | $29,820 | $75,130 | -6% |
| Sales and Related | 133,840 | 86.3 | 1.00 | $37,030 | $27,000 | $82,250 | -4% |
| Management | 111,050 | 71.6 | 1.00 | $103,550 | $50,640 | $218,270 | -18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 73,910 | 47.6 | 0.70 | $77,510 | $45,200 | $130,680 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 76,300 | 49.2 | 0.78 | $95,740 | $45,950 | $156,870 | +11% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 58,940 | 38.0 | 0.65 | $55,080 | $24,960 | $84,880 | -9% |
| Production | 55,740 | 35.9 | 0.65 | $47,020 | $32,000 | $74,320 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 47,210 | 30.4 | 0.60 | $37,750 | $28,590 | $55,120 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 89,610 | 57.8 | 1.40 | $61,740 | $40,560 | $104,510 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 62,120 | 40.0 | 1.02 | $60,660 | $36,720 | $96,890 | +2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 29,810 | 19.2 | 0.57 | $92,800 | $49,910 | $163,350 | -15% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 74,820 | 48.2 | 1.65 | $41,620 | $29,340 | $57,000 | +10% |
| Protective Service | 52,820 | 34.0 | 1.40 | $44,740 | $30,390 | $100,880 | -11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 64,190 | 41.4 | 1.98 | $32,720 | $24,960 | $69,640 | -10% |
| Community and Social Service | 16,600 | 10.7 | 0.62 | $60,250 | $36,870 | $95,660 | +3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 18,700 | 12.1 | 0.72 | $94,260 | $57,460 | $150,500 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 21,690 | 14.0 | 1.06 | $56,990 | $30,870 | $121,870 | -9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 11,020 | 7.1 | 0.75 | $80,310 | $47,340 | $131,360 | -3% |
| Legal | 12,160 | 7.8 | 0.93 | $98,710 | $50,960 | $223,740 | -4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,130 | 0.7 | 0.26 | $35,760 | $28,530 | $55,810 | -2% |
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 Nevada ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $12.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| 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) | 100.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,709 |
| Median home value | $455,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 60.1% |
| Poverty rate | 11.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 70.0% |
| Public transit to work | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 11.9% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
19.9% of residents of Nevada were born abroad (649,572 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 214,644 |
| Philippines | 94,693 |
| El Salvador | 26,931 |
| Cuba | 26,297 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 21,452 |
| Guatemala | 15,008 |
| Korea | 12,941 |
| Vietnam | 12,242 |
| Canada | 11,751 |
| India | 10,427 |
| Ethiopia | 9,355 |
| Germany | 6,890 |
| Thailand | 6,185 |
| Colombia | 5,836 |
| Honduras | 5,780 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$12.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.7% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$81,134 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
347 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.