Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Pennsylvania, 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.
Pennsylvania is in the Northeast region (Middle Atlantic division), with 13,078,751 residents, a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $77,545. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 97.6 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,545 | 28 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 22 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.7% | 34 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 97.6 | 28 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.4% | 21 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 8.3% | 26 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Middle Atlantic division: New Jersey · New York.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 137,602 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 114,440 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 109,765 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 93,439 | 8.6% |
| Government and government enterprises | 91,208 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 89,728 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 67,061 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 62,000 | 5.7% |
| Information | 47,665 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 42,391 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38,282 | 3.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 32,928 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28,205 | 2.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27,819 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 25,775 | 2.4% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 24,533 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 17,275 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 16,328 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12,938 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3,788 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 21,500 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 272,000 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 559,800 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 1,129,900 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 86,600 | -3.2% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 342,000 | +0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 842,600 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 1,432,600 | +2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 579,000 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 259,700 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 707,900 | -0.3% | 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 6,233,600 (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 | 659,390 | 108.7 | 0.95 | $46,720 | $32,080 | $72,650 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 489,850 | 80.8 | 0.92 | $30,770 | $21,620 | $48,030 | -12% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 573,840 | 94.6 | 1.08 | $44,390 | $29,370 | $65,690 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 474,770 | 78.3 | 0.91 | $36,650 | $25,510 | $95,110 | -5% |
| Management | 460,720 | 76.0 | 1.06 | $116,330 | $59,380 | $220,040 | -8% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 383,000 | 63.2 | 0.93 | $79,020 | $47,430 | $135,910 | -4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 437,740 | 72.2 | 1.14 | $81,590 | $43,960 | $151,610 | -6% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 368,330 | 60.7 | 1.04 | $61,820 | $30,880 | $103,570 | +2% |
| Production | 366,080 | 60.4 | 1.10 | $47,710 | $34,490 | $74,650 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 395,970 | 65.3 | 1.28 | $34,270 | $27,670 | $47,710 | -11% |
| Construction and Extraction | 219,050 | 36.1 | 0.87 | $60,520 | $40,630 | $100,880 | +2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 224,700 | 37.1 | 0.95 | $59,510 | $37,370 | $91,140 | -0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 181,360 | 29.9 | 0.88 | $99,930 | $53,790 | $166,300 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 166,320 | 27.4 | 0.94 | $37,190 | $28,440 | $54,080 | -1% |
| Protective Service | 135,600 | 22.4 | 0.92 | $47,690 | $30,880 | $97,660 | -5% |
| Personal Care and Service | 132,420 | 21.8 | 1.04 | $34,880 | $22,050 | $59,610 | -4% |
| Community and Social Service | 122,720 | 20.2 | 1.18 | $52,350 | $36,610 | $84,040 | -10% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 91,260 | 15.0 | 0.89 | $92,330 | $56,710 | $149,990 | -7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 66,910 | 11.0 | 0.84 | $57,550 | $31,200 | $109,860 | -8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 59,660 | 9.8 | 1.04 | $80,980 | $48,850 | $161,290 | -2% |
| Legal | 47,170 | 7.8 | 0.93 | $96,230 | $49,550 | $228,890 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 7,750 | 1.3 | 0.46 | $38,930 | $27,920 | $59,400 | +6% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.4% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.8% |
| Other services | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 257,370 | 1.53 | $29,420 | $26,510 | $37,960 | -18% |
| General and Operations Managers | 172,010 | 1.26 | $103,130 | $49,990 | $220,530 | -2% |
| Registered Nurses | 146,520 | 1.11 | $96,430 | $70,800 | $117,900 | -1% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 142,220 | 0.95 | $28,570 | $22,030 | $35,880 | -8% |
| Retail Salespersons | 141,790 | 0.93 | $31,200 | $23,770 | $46,130 | -12% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 131,050 | 1.14 | $42,480 | $32,240 | $56,280 | +6% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 119,840 | 1.08 | $36,640 | $28,040 | $48,530 | -2% |
| Cashiers | 110,950 | 0.92 | $29,220 | $22,270 | $36,280 | -11% |
| Office Clerks, General | 107,500 | 1.12 | $44,950 | $29,640 | $62,480 | -0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 94,340 | 0.93 | $44,630 | $31,430 | $63,370 | -0% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 87,550 | 1.09 | $58,580 | $43,560 | $78,330 | -0% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 86,920 | 1.01 | $36,520 | $28,060 | $48,240 | -1% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 82,300 | 0.93 | $34,690 | $18,400 | $61,780 | -2% |
| Nursing Assistants | 67,740 | 1.20 | $44,590 | $37,760 | $49,360 | +6% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 65,310 | 0.98 | $46,270 | $32,040 | $61,800 | -3% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 57,780 | 1.05 | $44,160 | $31,530 | $61,480 | -1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 56,600 | 1.01 | $65,270 | $45,000 | $97,560 | -6% |
| Software Developers | 55,920 | 0.85 | $126,550 | $77,750 | $178,080 | -7% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 55,590 | 0.93 | $49,290 | $34,960 | $75,220 | -1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 54,290 | 0.96 | $79,000 | $50,680 | $130,270 | -6% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 54,100 | 0.98 | $36,580 | $22,650 | $45,120 | -2% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 52,240 | 1.26 | $78,800 | $51,440 | $102,360 | +9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 51,270 | 1.06 | $66,130 | $38,980 | $132,420 | -8% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 48,920 | 0.91 | $48,440 | $34,960 | $69,570 | -4% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 48,370 | 0.89 | $77,060 | $51,990 | $99,630 | +20% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | 1,360 | 1.31 | $455,380 | $100,040 | $543,750 | +8% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 4,190 | 1.00 | $306,030 | $156,000 | $413,250 | +25% |
| Chief Executives | 8,850 | 1.11 | $232,560 | $118,810 | $528,200 | +9% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,120 | 0.73 | $226,440 | $135,370 | $356,540 | +8% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,500 | 1.24 | $221,530 | $155,250 | $303,640 | -6% |
| Physicians, All Other | 23,800 | 1.78 | $217,310 | $70,850 | $423,340 | -18% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,270 | 0.56 | $164,990 | $88,090 | $369,300 | -29% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9,640 | 1.12 | $164,690 | $118,170 | $221,940 | -4% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 27,060 | 1.03 | $163,910 | $101,520 | $246,580 | -6% |
| Dentists, General | 4,460 | 0.92 | $163,390 | $65,520 | $316,950 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 27,170 | 0.92 | $157,180 | $77,100 | $323,370 | -2% |
| Marketing Managers | 13,840 | 0.90 | $150,810 | $76,990 | $246,320 | -10% |
| Financial Managers | 32,180 | 0.98 | $145,610 | $83,180 | $286,240 | -13% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,530 | 0.77 | $141,790 | $84,480 | $213,390 | -4% |
| Pharmacists | 14,090 | 1.12 | $138,160 | $112,750 | $163,570 | -2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,980 | 1.88 | $137,900 | $59,040 | $312,510 | -18% |
| Optometrists | 1,720 | 1.03 | $135,400 | $92,970 | $173,380 | -1% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2,750 | 2.08 | $134,090 | $82,890 | $172,820 | +5% |
| Veterinarians | 3,490 | 1.07 | $133,520 | $79,780 | $268,870 | +3% |
| Human Resources Managers | 8,230 | 0.96 | $133,060 | $80,940 | $222,690 | -11% |
| Computer Network Architects | 6,080 | 0.87 | $131,840 | $79,240 | $188,120 | -2% |
| Managers, All Other | 20,170 | 0.83 | $131,600 | $76,260 | $217,320 | -7% |
| Sales Managers | 20,460 | 0.82 | $130,610 | $71,500 | $239,470 | -12% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 10,670 | 0.85 | $130,140 | $102,940 | $163,720 | -2% |
| Physician Assistants | 9,020 | 1.43 | $127,070 | $99,050 | $158,690 | -6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shampooers | 1,000 | 3.19 | $26,130 | $19,690 | $34,000 | -20% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3,070 | 3.12 | $66,970 | $48,240 | $70,310 | +34% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | 1,400 | 2.84 | $32,730 | $28,360 | $41,800 | -8% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,520 | 2.78 | $48,800 | $37,770 | $63,890 | +0% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 1,480 | 2.62 | $56,210 | $44,450 | $86,980 | +0% |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 9,410 | 2.56 | $35,810 | $30,680 | $59,190 | -6% |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 1,230 | 2.47 | $44,750 | $38,280 | $57,900 | -7% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,050 | 2.13 | $75,920 | $40,960 | $125,310 | -2% |
| Chemists | 6,800 | 2.11 | $77,090 | $49,800 | $144,860 | -16% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2,750 | 2.08 | $134,090 | $82,890 | $172,820 | +5% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 12,100 | 2.07 | $65,400 | $35,770 | $199,700 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 8,980 | 2.02 | $47,990 | $35,960 | $67,410 | -1% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 7,410 | 1.98 | $51,780 | $37,910 | $70,000 | +3% |
| Gas Plant Operators | 1,370 | 1.95 | $80,810 | $62,060 | $102,060 | -8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,990 | 1.91 | $82,070 | $36,770 | $143,560 | -25% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1,230 | 1.89 | $55,910 | $39,410 | $70,010 | +3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,980 | 1.88 | $137,900 | $59,040 | $312,510 | -18% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 12,630 | 1.88 | $99,190 | $61,490 | $214,690 | -4% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 2,300 | 1.87 | $34,090 | $29,810 | $45,360 | -9% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 13,200 | 1.85 | $46,720 | $39,350 | $75,150 | -7% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 11,140 | 1.84 | $47,690 | $36,830 | $66,050 | -5% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 1,540 | 1.83 | $122,940 | $66,040 | $212,980 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 2,490 | 1.82 | $45,360 | $39,460 | $100,450 | -31% |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | 5,720 | 1.80 | $34,320 | $24,320 | $54,620 | -19% |
| Physicians, All Other | 23,800 | 1.78 | $217,310 | $70,850 | $423,340 | -18% |
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 519 federal job postings open now in Pennsylvania (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 | 98 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 43 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 36 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 28 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 19 |
| U.S. Army Reserve Command | 16 |
| Army National Guard Units | 15 |
| U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command | 13 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 12 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 12 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 11 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 10 |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | 10 |
| Naval Supply Systems Command | 10 |
| U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command | 9 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 28 |
| Information Technology Management | 27 |
| Attorney | 26 |
| Nurse | 19 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 14 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 13 |
| General Engineering | 13 |
| General Business And Industry | 13 |
| Contracting | 13 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 13 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 12 |
| Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic | 11 |
| Criminal Investigation | 10 |
| Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant | 9 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $76,777 (441 postings).
3 of the 250 largest US cities are in Pennsylvania.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,573,916 | $60,521 | $1,500 | 5.9% | 36.4% |
| Pittsburgh | 304,759 | $65,742 | $1,261 | 6.1% | 49.1% |
| Allentown | 125,976 | $55,494 | $1,317 | 9.0% | 19.1% |
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The median wage in Pennsylvania is $49,690 a year ($23.89 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-3%). The 10th percentile earns $28,920 and the 90th $117,860.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 659,390 | 108.7 | 0.95 | $46,720 | $32,080 | $72,650 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 489,850 | 80.8 | 0.92 | $30,770 | $21,620 | $48,030 | -12% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 573,840 | 94.6 | 1.08 | $44,390 | $29,370 | $65,690 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 474,770 | 78.3 | 0.91 | $36,650 | $25,510 | $95,110 | -5% |
| Management | 460,720 | 76.0 | 1.06 | $116,330 | $59,380 | $220,040 | -8% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 383,000 | 63.2 | 0.93 | $79,020 | $47,430 | $135,910 | -4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 437,740 | 72.2 | 1.14 | $81,590 | $43,960 | $151,610 | -6% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 368,330 | 60.7 | 1.04 | $61,820 | $30,880 | $103,570 | +2% |
| Production | 366,080 | 60.4 | 1.10 | $47,710 | $34,490 | $74,650 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 395,970 | 65.3 | 1.28 | $34,270 | $27,670 | $47,710 | -11% |
| Construction and Extraction | 219,050 | 36.1 | 0.87 | $60,520 | $40,630 | $100,880 | +2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 224,700 | 37.1 | 0.95 | $59,510 | $37,370 | $91,140 | -0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 181,360 | 29.9 | 0.88 | $99,930 | $53,790 | $166,300 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 166,320 | 27.4 | 0.94 | $37,190 | $28,440 | $54,080 | -1% |
| Protective Service | 135,600 | 22.4 | 0.92 | $47,690 | $30,880 | $97,660 | -5% |
| Personal Care and Service | 132,420 | 21.8 | 1.04 | $34,880 | $22,050 | $59,610 | -4% |
| Community and Social Service | 122,720 | 20.2 | 1.18 | $52,350 | $36,610 | $84,040 | -10% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 91,260 | 15.0 | 0.89 | $92,330 | $56,710 | $149,990 | -7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 66,910 | 11.0 | 0.84 | $57,550 | $31,200 | $109,860 | -8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 59,660 | 9.8 | 1.04 | $80,980 | $48,850 | $161,290 | -2% |
| Legal | 47,170 | 7.8 | 0.93 | $96,230 | $49,550 | $228,890 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 7,750 | 1.3 | 0.46 | $38,930 | $27,920 | $59,400 | +6% |
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 Pennsylvania ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 3.07% |
| 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) | 97.6 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,252 |
| Median home value | $277,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 69.3% |
| Poverty rate | 11.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 68.5% |
| Public transit to work | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 13.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 17.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
8.3% of residents of Pennsylvania were born abroad (1,090,768 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 102,698 |
| India | 102,281 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 69,546 |
| Mexico | 57,993 |
| Vietnam | 33,840 |
| Korea | 25,500 |
| Jamaica | 23,563 |
| Ukraine | 22,494 |
| Philippines | 22,088 |
| Haiti | 19,186 |
| Germany | 17,491 |
| Brazil | 17,404 |
| Guatemala | 17,023 |
| Canada | 16,849 |
| Russia | 16,605 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 3.07% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$77,545 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
519 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.