Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in New Mexico, 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.
New Mexico is in the West region (Mountain division), with 2,130,256 residents, a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $67,816. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 92.2 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,816 | 44 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 44 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.5% | 41 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 92.2 | 15 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 42 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 10.0% | 21 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Mountain division: Arizona · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · Utah · Wyoming.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 32,982 | 21.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 20,457 | 13.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18,487 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12,480 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11,531 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 9,769 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 6,707 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5,964 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5,656 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5,179 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4,638 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4,534 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4,258 | 2.7% |
| Information | 3,315 | 2.1% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 3,274 | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 2,408 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,853 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,176 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 849 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 675 | 0.4% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 26,200 | +5.6% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 58,000 | +5.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 28,500 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 149,500 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 8,400 | -10.6% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 35,500 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 117,300 | -2.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 156,300 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 99,400 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 28,900 | +2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 195,900 | +1.5% | 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 903,900 (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 | 112,620 | 129.3 | 1.13 | $44,620 | $30,860 | $67,280 | -6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 82,180 | 94.4 | 1.07 | $30,630 | $26,950 | $48,480 | -13% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 64,730 | 74.3 | 0.84 | $40,690 | $28,940 | $63,970 | -8% |
| Sales and Related | 69,940 | 80.3 | 0.93 | $35,270 | $28,080 | $74,290 | -8% |
| Management | 50,240 | 57.7 | 0.81 | $108,350 | $59,070 | $209,700 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 45,830 | 52.6 | 0.78 | $77,510 | $47,010 | $132,810 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 52,060 | 59.8 | 0.95 | $86,360 | $40,200 | $164,090 | -0% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 53,330 | 61.2 | 1.05 | $63,130 | $31,460 | $92,750 | +4% |
| Production | 28,920 | 33.2 | 0.60 | $43,880 | $30,610 | $84,080 | -7% |
| Healthcare Support | 55,410 | 63.6 | 1.25 | $30,270 | $26,480 | $45,990 | -21% |
| Construction and Extraction | 58,600 | 67.3 | 1.63 | $49,900 | $36,080 | $82,130 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 37,650 | 43.2 | 1.10 | $51,270 | $33,900 | $90,190 | -14% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 20,520 | 23.6 | 0.70 | $99,290 | $49,940 | $168,870 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 27,710 | 31.8 | 1.09 | $35,720 | $28,410 | $46,680 | -5% |
| Protective Service | 26,980 | 31.0 | 1.28 | $49,980 | $31,780 | $91,570 | -0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 14,820 | 17.0 | 0.81 | $35,340 | $27,120 | $51,410 | -3% |
| Community and Social Service | 15,360 | 17.6 | 1.03 | $60,010 | $38,150 | $96,480 | +3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 27,170 | 31.2 | 1.85 | $128,000 | $63,050 | $198,840 | +29% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 7,650 | 8.8 | 0.67 | $52,950 | $32,900 | $104,670 | -16% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 10,050 | 11.5 | 1.22 | $80,720 | $47,170 | $154,680 | -2% |
| Legal | 6,160 | 7.1 | 0.84 | $88,510 | $46,470 | $200,270 | -14% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,040 | 3.5 | 1.25 | $34,020 | $24,960 | $52,450 | -7% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.6% |
| Construction | 7.9% |
| Public administration | 6.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.0% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.4% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | 1.61 | $28,520 | $26,400 | $36,440 | -20% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,250 | 1.31 | $28,700 | $26,670 | $36,360 | -8% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 25,430 | 2.66 | $46,450 | $33,870 | $61,820 | -2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 23,800 | 1.09 | $33,300 | $27,870 | $45,370 | -6% |
| Cashiers | 19,020 | 1.10 | $30,120 | $27,460 | $38,050 | -8% |
| Registered Nurses | 17,980 | 0.95 | $94,340 | $74,300 | $123,540 | -3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 16,950 | 1.17 | $39,030 | $31,060 | $56,480 | -13% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 16,540 | 1.04 | $35,830 | $29,540 | $51,170 | -4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,330 | 0.83 | $98,630 | $47,710 | $214,590 | -7% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,360 | 1.16 | $36,020 | $29,070 | $45,030 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 12,740 | 1.00 | $36,920 | $26,670 | $69,410 | +5% |
| Construction Laborers | 12,470 | 2.03 | $38,400 | $30,840 | $53,590 | -19% |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,880 | 0.86 | $37,130 | $27,750 | $52,000 | -18% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11,820 | 1.02 | $50,500 | $38,540 | $65,990 | -14% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,200 | 0.62 | $37,230 | $28,510 | $50,620 | -7% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 9,320 | 1.09 | $45,760 | $30,920 | $71,380 | -8% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,970 | 1.13 | $35,900 | $27,050 | $46,390 | -2% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 8,450 | 1.39 | $79,100 | $48,860 | $130,200 | -5% |
| Security Guards | 8,410 | 1.17 | $43,320 | $30,220 | $64,840 | +14% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 8,330 | 1.03 | $62,640 | $40,540 | $92,410 | -10% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 8,120 | 1.36 | $75,900 | $59,330 | $84,170 | +5% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 7,810 | 0.99 | $35,020 | $28,100 | $43,400 | -6% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 7,780 | 1.01 | $48,080 | $35,660 | $70,890 | -5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 7,660 | 1.22 | $46,550 | $34,490 | $72,510 | -4% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 6,850 | 1.37 | $33,370 | $27,290 | $38,200 | -6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,930 | 1.01 | $327,670 | $135,220 | $449,310 | +23% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,270 | 1.84 | $215,120 | $163,530 | $268,190 | +26% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 5,260 | 12.25 | $165,350 | $117,150 | $204,150 | +2% |
| Engineers, All Other | 2,190 | 2.54 | $162,070 | $90,880 | $203,280 | +32% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,560 | 2.30 | $158,520 | $102,880 | $202,680 | +31% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,710 | 1.63 | $157,710 | $103,780 | $203,140 | +51% |
| Pharmacists | 1,730 | 0.96 | $147,000 | $103,500 | $174,200 | +4% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,500 | 0.40 | $137,730 | $89,870 | $234,780 | -21% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,770 | 0.98 | $137,520 | $106,320 | $175,020 | +4% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,110 | 2.05 | $136,990 | $87,190 | $205,570 | +5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,430 | 1.15 | $134,600 | $42,680 | $355,560 | +25% |
| Financial Managers | 2,530 | 0.54 | $133,700 | $90,750 | $216,360 | -20% |
| Information Security Analysts | 2,470 | 2.32 | $130,070 | $99,100 | $199,990 | +1% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,140 | 0.56 | $128,090 | $82,110 | $168,490 | +25% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,650 | 0.67 | $127,090 | $70,120 | $194,850 | +9% |
| Software Developers | 3,960 | 0.42 | $124,520 | $77,110 | $184,710 | -8% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 3,150 | 0.94 | $124,300 | $78,520 | $204,420 | +0% |
| Managers, All Other | 3,770 | 1.08 | $123,550 | $82,860 | $204,330 | -13% |
| Lawyers | 3,380 | 0.80 | $119,680 | $76,100 | $232,890 | -25% |
| Sales Managers | 1,750 | 0.49 | $114,080 | $65,190 | $204,790 | -23% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 1,160 | 1.15 | $109,480 | $76,820 | $178,830 | +5% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 2,290 | 1.24 | $107,720 | $83,860 | $133,580 | +2% |
| Project Management Specialists | 4,330 | 0.72 | $106,970 | $63,430 | $173,000 | +5% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,330 | 0.89 | $106,880 | $77,260 | $146,400 | +4% |
| Construction Managers | 2,480 | 1.17 | $104,550 | $71,830 | $167,440 | -9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 5,260 | 12.25 | $165,350 | $117,150 | $204,150 | +2% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 2,600 | 10.75 | $64,990 | $47,400 | $101,900 | +12% |
| Wellhead Pumpers | 1,060 | 10.49 | $78,010 | $48,240 | $98,810 | +12% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 2,220 | 8.82 | $50,000 | $36,440 | $65,790 | +6% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 1,390 | 4.13 | $101,750 | $65,170 | $123,260 | +30% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 2,020 | 3.15 | $86,840 | $47,480 | $111,970 | -7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 2,110 | 2.93 | $48,190 | $36,110 | $80,090 | -20% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 25,430 | 2.66 | $46,450 | $33,870 | $61,820 | -2% |
| Engineers, All Other | 2,190 | 2.54 | $162,070 | $90,880 | $203,280 | +32% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 2,150 | 2.35 | $76,940 | $60,190 | $90,580 | +4% |
| Information Security Analysts | 2,470 | 2.32 | $130,070 | $99,100 | $199,990 | +1% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,560 | 2.30 | $158,520 | $102,880 | $202,680 | +31% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 5,520 | 2.06 | $52,000 | $44,800 | $69,690 | -13% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,110 | 2.05 | $136,990 | $87,190 | $205,570 | +5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 1,090 | 2.04 | $74,440 | $60,070 | $89,760 | +11% |
| Construction Laborers | 12,470 | 2.03 | $38,400 | $30,840 | $53,590 | -19% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 2,940 | 2.01 | $29,300 | $27,450 | $35,110 | -16% |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | 1,190 | 1.95 | $31,640 | $28,420 | $39,630 | -16% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1,000 | 1.88 | $96,070 | $59,940 | $124,110 | +23% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,270 | 1.84 | $215,120 | $163,530 | $268,190 | +26% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,470 | 1.69 | $47,740 | $33,770 | $59,380 | -5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,070 | 1.68 | $60,490 | $43,490 | $177,330 | -5% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,710 | 1.63 | $157,710 | $103,780 | $203,140 | +51% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 1,360 | 1.62 | $78,840 | $49,530 | $124,650 | +2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | 1.61 | $28,520 | $26,400 | $36,440 | -20% |
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 864 federal job postings open now in New Mexico (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 | 144 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 133 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 87 |
| Indian Health Service | 73 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 44 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 32 |
| Farm Service Agency | 25 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 20 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Office of the Secretary of the Interior | 12 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 11 |
| Bureau of Indian Education | 11 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 11 |
| National Park Service | 11 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 11 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 75 |
| Attorney | 35 |
| Forestry Technician | 33 |
| Nurse | 32 |
| Medical Officer | 31 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 27 |
| General Engineering | 17 |
| Contracting | 16 |
| Information Technology Management | 16 |
| Program Management | 15 |
| Aviation Safety | 15 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 15 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 14 |
| Criminal Investigation | 13 |
| Human Resources Management | 12 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $72,849 (645 postings).
1 of the 250 largest US cities are in New Mexico.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 560,333 | $71,494 | $1,227 | 4.7% | 39.2% |
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The median wage in New Mexico is $47,210 a year ($22.70 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-7%). The 10th percentile earns $28,760 and the 90th $110,070.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 112,620 | 129.3 | 1.13 | $44,620 | $30,860 | $67,280 | -6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 82,180 | 94.4 | 1.07 | $30,630 | $26,950 | $48,480 | -13% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 64,730 | 74.3 | 0.84 | $40,690 | $28,940 | $63,970 | -8% |
| Sales and Related | 69,940 | 80.3 | 0.93 | $35,270 | $28,080 | $74,290 | -8% |
| Management | 50,240 | 57.7 | 0.81 | $108,350 | $59,070 | $209,700 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 45,830 | 52.6 | 0.78 | $77,510 | $47,010 | $132,810 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 52,060 | 59.8 | 0.95 | $86,360 | $40,200 | $164,090 | -0% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 53,330 | 61.2 | 1.05 | $63,130 | $31,460 | $92,750 | +4% |
| Production | 28,920 | 33.2 | 0.60 | $43,880 | $30,610 | $84,080 | -7% |
| Healthcare Support | 55,410 | 63.6 | 1.25 | $30,270 | $26,480 | $45,990 | -21% |
| Construction and Extraction | 58,600 | 67.3 | 1.63 | $49,900 | $36,080 | $82,130 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 37,650 | 43.2 | 1.10 | $51,270 | $33,900 | $90,190 | -14% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 20,520 | 23.6 | 0.70 | $99,290 | $49,940 | $168,870 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 27,710 | 31.8 | 1.09 | $35,720 | $28,410 | $46,680 | -5% |
| Protective Service | 26,980 | 31.0 | 1.28 | $49,980 | $31,780 | $91,570 | -0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 14,820 | 17.0 | 0.81 | $35,340 | $27,120 | $51,410 | -3% |
| Community and Social Service | 15,360 | 17.6 | 1.03 | $60,010 | $38,150 | $96,480 | +3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 27,170 | 31.2 | 1.85 | $128,000 | $63,050 | $198,840 | +29% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 7,650 | 8.8 | 0.67 | $52,950 | $32,900 | $104,670 | -16% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 10,050 | 11.5 | 1.22 | $80,720 | $47,170 | $154,680 | -2% |
| Legal | 6,160 | 7.1 | 0.84 | $88,510 | $46,470 | $200,270 | -14% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,040 | 3.5 | 1.25 | $34,020 | $24,960 | $52,450 | -7% |
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 New Mexico ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $12.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 5.90% |
| 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) | 92.2 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,117 |
| Median home value | $279,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 71.1% |
| Poverty rate | 16.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 73.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 13.0% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
10.0% of residents of New Mexico were born abroad (212,813 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 128,981 |
| Philippines | 7,294 |
| Germany | 4,190 |
| Vietnam | 3,625 |
| India | 3,601 |
| Cuba | 3,594 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 3,008 |
| Canada | 2,539 |
| Guatemala | 2,345 |
| El Salvador | 1,833 |
| England | 1,817 |
| Korea | 1,730 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 1,713 |
| Japan | 1,399 |
| Colombia | 1,294 |
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$12.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 5.90% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.7% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$67,816 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
864 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.