Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Oregon, 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.
Oregon is in the West region (Pacific division), with 4,272,371 residents, a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $85,220. The unemployment rate was 5.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 103.4 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,220 | 17 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 48 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.5% | 42 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 103.4 | 40 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 17 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 10.0% | 20 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Pacific division: Alaska · California · Hawaii · Washington.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52,683 | 15.0% |
| Government and government enterprises | 44,774 | 12.7% |
| Manufacturing | 36,358 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34,918 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22,280 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 20,734 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 19,682 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18,587 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 16,599 | 4.7% |
| Information | 16,554 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11,479 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10,571 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,681 | 2.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9,623 | 2.7% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 8,398 | 2.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6,617 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 5,977 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3,084 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 2,742 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 437 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 6,100 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 117,900 | +3.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 176,800 | -1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 351,100 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 31,900 | -7.3% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 101,400 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 250,700 | -0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 360,700 | +3.1% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 209,500 | -0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 66,800 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 307,300 | -1.2% | 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 1,980,200 (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 | 215,390 | 109.5 | 0.96 | $50,390 | $37,120 | $74,920 | +6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 182,760 | 92.9 | 1.06 | $37,670 | $31,330 | $60,630 | +7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 172,030 | 87.5 | 0.99 | $46,430 | $34,840 | $71,870 | +5% |
| Sales and Related | 156,960 | 79.8 | 0.92 | $41,850 | $32,600 | $92,780 | +9% |
| Management | 125,510 | 63.8 | 0.89 | $124,810 | $62,410 | $227,540 | -1% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 133,300 | 67.8 | 1.00 | $84,720 | $53,430 | $141,320 | +2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 108,210 | 55.0 | 0.87 | $118,020 | $56,820 | $215,870 | +36% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 117,950 | 60.0 | 1.02 | $61,090 | $36,410 | $104,270 | +1% |
| Production | 108,000 | 54.9 | 1.00 | $49,720 | $37,080 | $80,340 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 91,600 | 46.6 | 0.92 | $47,470 | $38,150 | $61,380 | +24% |
| Construction and Extraction | 88,810 | 45.1 | 1.09 | $66,130 | $44,550 | $121,540 | +11% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 72,470 | 36.8 | 0.94 | $61,930 | $41,480 | $100,420 | +4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 63,890 | 32.5 | 0.96 | $109,710 | $60,250 | $186,950 | +0% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 57,960 | 29.5 | 1.01 | $42,310 | $34,290 | $59,650 | +12% |
| Protective Service | 38,350 | 19.5 | 0.80 | $59,260 | $37,760 | $102,790 | +18% |
| Personal Care and Service | 57,550 | 29.3 | 1.40 | $41,600 | $34,570 | $61,370 | +14% |
| Community and Social Service | 53,330 | 27.1 | 1.58 | $61,860 | $44,430 | $99,150 | +6% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 42,050 | 21.4 | 1.27 | $103,880 | $63,480 | $174,460 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 30,930 | 15.7 | 1.19 | $64,310 | $38,990 | $137,000 | +2% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 23,810 | 12.1 | 1.28 | $80,330 | $47,940 | $131,400 | -3% |
| Legal | 13,890 | 7.1 | 0.84 | $91,790 | $50,740 | $211,260 | -10% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 12,370 | 6.3 | 2.25 | $37,060 | $31,200 | $61,720 | +1% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.9% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.1% |
| Other services | 5.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 59,920 | 1.23 | $35,050 | $30,950 | $44,370 | +12% |
| Retail Salespersons | 48,090 | 0.98 | $36,770 | $31,720 | $49,090 | +4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 42,690 | 1.19 | $43,480 | $35,670 | $50,960 | +16% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 42,330 | 0.78 | $44,410 | $37,650 | $53,120 | +24% |
| Registered Nurses | 39,730 | 0.93 | $129,010 | $95,280 | $155,010 | +32% |
| Cashiers | 37,660 | 0.96 | $35,300 | $30,890 | $45,820 | +7% |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,190 | 0.82 | $103,490 | $54,350 | $237,090 | -2% |
| Office Clerks, General | 27,980 | 0.90 | $49,910 | $36,120 | $67,370 | +11% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 27,720 | 0.74 | $44,750 | $34,820 | $58,010 | +11% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 25,890 | 0.93 | $39,340 | $33,570 | $55,000 | +7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 23,970 | 0.92 | $61,980 | $47,700 | $81,220 | +6% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 23,150 | 1.07 | $51,740 | $38,480 | $70,320 | +9% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 23,040 | 0.80 | $48,410 | $31,200 | $77,620 | +37% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 23,030 | 1.28 | $39,850 | $30,300 | $50,860 | +8% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 22,930 | 29.99 | $41,600 | $41,600 | $43,330 | +0% |
| Software Developers | 21,830 | 1.02 | $142,720 | $83,070 | $213,540 | +5% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 21,710 | 1.25 | $54,060 | $37,750 | $74,600 | +7% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 21,550 | 1.21 | $43,100 | $36,080 | $58,280 | +15% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 19,440 | 0.59 | $47,450 | $36,710 | $64,130 | +6% |
| Project Management Specialists | 19,380 | 1.44 | $105,480 | $65,310 | $168,480 | +3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 16,880 | 1.09 | $46,950 | $36,030 | $71,010 | +7% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 16,840 | 1.38 | $50,130 | $39,900 | $63,340 | +9% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 16,160 | 0.83 | $54,350 | $38,630 | $78,480 | +10% |
| Carpenters | 15,110 | 1.78 | $62,870 | $43,800 | $106,360 | +4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 15,020 | 0.96 | $74,180 | $45,360 | $123,780 | +3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 4,130 | 0.95 | $347,180 | $110,120 | $441,530 | +31% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,490 | 1.09 | $293,240 | $194,070 | $346,180 | +20% |
| Dentists, General | 1,660 | 1.05 | $211,690 | $143,990 | $353,310 | +24% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 7,440 | 0.88 | $175,270 | $109,370 | $264,440 | +0% |
| Pharmacists | 3,250 | 0.80 | $165,960 | $126,040 | $193,860 | +18% |
| Marketing Managers | 4,960 | 0.99 | $161,560 | $93,220 | $280,020 | -3% |
| Financial Managers | 7,610 | 0.71 | $156,460 | $100,890 | $277,820 | -6% |
| Sales Managers | 5,260 | 0.65 | $155,810 | $86,490 | $274,490 | +5% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,250 | 1.09 | $155,780 | $123,100 | $198,490 | +15% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,820 | 0.69 | $155,680 | $124,660 | $194,070 | +18% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,700 | 1.24 | $143,120 | $102,760 | $225,560 | -14% |
| Software Developers | 21,830 | 1.02 | $142,720 | $83,070 | $213,540 | +5% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5,550 | 0.73 | $141,690 | $92,640 | $295,630 | +14% |
| Human Resources Managers | 2,810 | 1.01 | $140,570 | $92,900 | $238,590 | -6% |
| Lawyers | 7,150 | 0.75 | $138,210 | $73,610 | $263,790 | -13% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,540 | 0.68 | $135,660 | $90,360 | $173,880 | +1% |
| Art Directors | 1,040 | 1.55 | $133,840 | $89,390 | $216,700 | +17% |
| Construction Managers | 4,300 | 0.89 | $131,420 | $72,800 | $209,550 | +14% |
| Public Relations Managers | 1,410 | 1.49 | $131,190 | $77,070 | $209,670 | -11% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 1,640 | 0.99 | $131,090 | $77,330 | $153,860 | +38% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 4,160 | 1.00 | $130,050 | $76,240 | $165,060 | +23% |
| Registered Nurses | 39,730 | 0.93 | $129,010 | $95,280 | $155,010 | +32% |
| Veterinarians | 1,660 | 1.57 | $128,880 | $78,420 | $205,850 | -1% |
| Industrial Engineers | 5,810 | 1.26 | $128,290 | $82,170 | $198,960 | +25% |
| Data Scientists | 2,140 | 0.65 | $125,990 | $78,110 | $206,550 | +5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 22,930 | 29.99 | $41,600 | $41,600 | $43,330 | +0% |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | 6,620 | 16.63 | $63,330 | $48,720 | $80,510 | +23% |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 1,860 | 6.98 | $58,720 | $47,580 | $74,620 | +18% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 1,860 | 6.65 | $45,360 | $32,110 | $70,520 | -13% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 2,530 | 6.58 | $55,910 | $43,660 | $82,990 | +2% |
| Clergy | 3,850 | 5.33 | $63,140 | $37,970 | $99,960 | +4% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 6,270 | 4.86 | $34,280 | $30,290 | $44,200 | -4% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 3,710 | 4.66 | $67,820 | $48,750 | $89,220 | -6% |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 2,390 | 4.46 | $45,580 | $33,260 | $56,590 | +11% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 1,010 | 4.41 | $85,150 | $54,640 | $113,350 | +11% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 2,010 | 3.89 | $49,740 | $37,370 | $59,250 | +16% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 1,550 | 3.45 | $48,300 | $40,420 | $60,900 | +8% |
| Conservation Scientists | 1,020 | 3.10 | $80,790 | $61,110 | $130,400 | +11% |
| New Accounts Clerks | 1,410 | 3.03 | $48,330 | $45,440 | $58,400 | +1% |
| Musicians and Singers | 1,310 | 2.86 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Real Estate Brokers | 1,670 | 2.86 | $63,070 | $44,980 | $96,980 | -14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | 4,200 | 2.80 | $48,160 | $33,460 | $83,860 | -5% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 2,120 | 2.73 | $49,480 | $39,690 | $59,440 | +14% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 4,590 | 2.69 | $49,310 | $33,930 | $64,580 | -0% |
| Community Health Workers | 1,980 | 2.54 | $53,350 | $45,000 | $73,760 | +3% |
| Fundraising Managers | 1,160 | 2.37 | $103,870 | $64,260 | $159,310 | -17% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1,610 | 2.30 | $75,440 | $51,220 | $94,470 | +48% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 2,190 | 2.25 | $46,910 | $36,610 | $58,660 | +0% |
| Lodging Managers | 1,170 | 2.18 | $63,220 | $44,260 | $99,880 | -9% |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 3,250 | 2.14 | $73,750 | $48,150 | $120,600 | +19% |
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 788 federal job postings open now in Oregon (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 | 114 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 114 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 39 |
| Indian Health Service | 36 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 33 |
| Air National Guard Units | 25 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 23 |
| Bonneville Power Administration | 22 |
| Farm Service Agency | 22 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 16 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 14 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| National Park Service | 12 |
| Office of the Secretary of the Interior | 11 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 74 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 35 |
| Forestry Technician | 34 |
| Attorney | 32 |
| Nurse | 18 |
| Program Management | 16 |
| Criminal Investigation | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 16 |
| Human Resources Management | 14 |
| Information Technology Management | 14 |
| Medical Officer | 13 |
| Contracting | 13 |
| Psychology | 12 |
| Social Work | 12 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (580 postings).
3 of the 250 largest US cities are in Oregon.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 636,958 | $91,478 | $1,648 | 5.0% | 54.5% |
| Eugene | 179,591 | $66,562 | $1,402 | 7.6% | 45.1% |
| Salem | 178,865 | $75,487 | $1,400 | 5.8% | 31.5% |
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The median wage in Oregon is $57,000 a year ($27.40 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+12%). The 10th percentile earns $35,680 and the 90th $129,520.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 215,390 | 109.5 | 0.96 | $50,390 | $37,120 | $74,920 | +6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 182,760 | 92.9 | 1.06 | $37,670 | $31,330 | $60,630 | +7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 172,030 | 87.5 | 0.99 | $46,430 | $34,840 | $71,870 | +5% |
| Sales and Related | 156,960 | 79.8 | 0.92 | $41,850 | $32,600 | $92,780 | +9% |
| Management | 125,510 | 63.8 | 0.89 | $124,810 | $62,410 | $227,540 | -1% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 133,300 | 67.8 | 1.00 | $84,720 | $53,430 | $141,320 | +2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 108,210 | 55.0 | 0.87 | $118,020 | $56,820 | $215,870 | +36% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 117,950 | 60.0 | 1.02 | $61,090 | $36,410 | $104,270 | +1% |
| Production | 108,000 | 54.9 | 1.00 | $49,720 | $37,080 | $80,340 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 91,600 | 46.6 | 0.92 | $47,470 | $38,150 | $61,380 | +24% |
| Construction and Extraction | 88,810 | 45.1 | 1.09 | $66,130 | $44,550 | $121,540 | +11% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 72,470 | 36.8 | 0.94 | $61,930 | $41,480 | $100,420 | +4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 63,890 | 32.5 | 0.96 | $109,710 | $60,250 | $186,950 | +0% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 57,960 | 29.5 | 1.01 | $42,310 | $34,290 | $59,650 | +12% |
| Protective Service | 38,350 | 19.5 | 0.80 | $59,260 | $37,760 | $102,790 | +18% |
| Personal Care and Service | 57,550 | 29.3 | 1.40 | $41,600 | $34,570 | $61,370 | +14% |
| Community and Social Service | 53,330 | 27.1 | 1.58 | $61,860 | $44,430 | $99,150 | +6% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 42,050 | 21.4 | 1.27 | $103,880 | $63,480 | $174,460 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 30,930 | 15.7 | 1.19 | $64,310 | $38,990 | $137,000 | +2% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 23,810 | 12.1 | 1.28 | $80,330 | $47,940 | $131,400 | -3% |
| Legal | 13,890 | 7.1 | 0.84 | $91,790 | $50,740 | $211,260 | -10% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 12,370 | 6.3 | 2.25 | $37,060 | $31,200 | $61,720 | +1% |
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 Oregon ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.55 (Portland Metro 16.80; non-urban 14.55) (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 9.90% |
| 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) | 103.4 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,597 |
| Median home value | $497,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 63.1% |
| Poverty rate | 11.8% |
| Drive alone to work | 65.2% |
| Public transit to work | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 17.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 12.0% |
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 Oregon were born abroad (428,946 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 142,979 |
| Vietnam | 20,807 |
| India | 19,558 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 19,544 |
| Canada | 15,137 |
| Philippines | 13,984 |
| Korea | 11,220 |
| Ukraine | 9,990 |
| Guatemala | 9,380 |
| Germany | 7,812 |
| Japan | 6,678 |
| England | 6,520 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 5,111 |
| Russia | 4,909 |
| Taiwan | 4,230 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.55 (Portland Metro 16.80; non-urban 14.55) (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 9.90% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
5.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$85,220 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
788 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.