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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
South Dakota is in the Midwest region (West North Central division), with 924,669 residents, a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $76,881. The unemployment rate was 2.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 88.6 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,881 | 30 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | 1 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.1% | 21 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 88.6 | 6 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 31 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 4.2% | 47 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West North Central division: Iowa · Kansas · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · North Dakota.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 13,554 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8,122 | 9.6% |
| Government and government enterprises | 8,108 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7,460 | 8.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6,142 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 5,610 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5,556 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5,482 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 3,479 | 4.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3,199 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3,178 | 3.8% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 1,797 | 2.1% |
| Information | 1,732 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,721 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 1,311 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 1,277 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 894 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 564 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 456 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 194 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,200 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 32,100 | +3.2% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 43,800 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 90,300 | -2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 4,800 | -4.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 27,100 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 36,100 | -3.5% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 81,700 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 57,000 | +9.0% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 18,600 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 81,400 | -1.9% | 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 474,100 (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 | 52,830 | 115.5 | 1.01 | $44,010 | $31,220 | $59,640 | -7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 45,220 | 98.9 | 1.12 | $30,060 | $27,390 | $41,600 | -14% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 39,670 | 86.7 | 0.99 | $40,190 | $29,140 | $63,350 | -9% |
| Sales and Related | 46,500 | 101.7 | 1.18 | $37,050 | $28,140 | $95,690 | -4% |
| Management | 17,580 | 38.4 | 0.54 | $110,270 | $58,440 | $207,460 | -13% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 25,560 | 55.9 | 0.82 | $77,730 | $53,260 | $125,380 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 35,450 | 77.5 | 1.23 | $77,740 | $46,900 | $148,330 | -10% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 26,300 | 57.5 | 0.98 | $48,850 | $27,500 | $66,280 | -19% |
| Production | 31,240 | 68.3 | 1.24 | $46,220 | $35,320 | $64,540 | -2% |
| Healthcare Support | 16,390 | 35.8 | 0.71 | $39,190 | $31,690 | $48,960 | +2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 26,200 | 57.3 | 1.39 | $50,120 | $37,640 | $76,130 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 20,090 | 43.9 | 1.12 | $58,890 | $39,520 | $86,960 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 9,670 | 21.1 | 0.62 | $81,420 | $48,230 | $158,190 | -25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 17,030 | 37.2 | 1.27 | $35,170 | $28,620 | $47,450 | -7% |
| Protective Service | 7,540 | 16.5 | 0.68 | $52,140 | $32,190 | $77,440 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 11,920 | 26.1 | 1.24 | $34,830 | $27,250 | $50,660 | -4% |
| Community and Social Service | 8,150 | 17.8 | 1.04 | $51,220 | $38,440 | $74,120 | -12% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 6,560 | 14.3 | 0.85 | $82,040 | $49,810 | $127,560 | -18% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,880 | 10.7 | 0.81 | $46,040 | $30,090 | $75,320 | -27% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 4,700 | 10.3 | 1.09 | $65,570 | $41,260 | $104,380 | -21% |
| Legal | 2,210 | 4.8 | 0.58 | $88,400 | $51,580 | $185,100 | -14% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,680 | 3.7 | 1.31 | $43,630 | $33,520 | $56,970 | +19% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.9% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 5.9% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,150 | 1.34 | $29,490 | $27,880 | $36,380 | -5% |
| Registered Nurses | 14,710 | 1.48 | $78,060 | $54,040 | $98,220 | -20% |
| Retail Salespersons | 14,180 | 1.24 | $34,370 | $28,190 | $61,720 | -3% |
| Cashiers | 12,860 | 1.41 | $29,780 | $27,320 | $36,400 | -9% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,460 | 1.37 | $37,650 | $27,730 | $46,020 | +1% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 10,200 | 2.52 | $46,340 | $35,730 | $59,140 | -9% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,630 | 1.33 | $35,480 | $28,970 | $44,740 | -4% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,350 | 1.10 | $28,990 | $27,030 | $37,290 | -18% |
| Nursing Assistants | 6,860 | 1.61 | $38,800 | $31,110 | $46,100 | -8% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,470 | 1.07 | $58,690 | $41,590 | $78,610 | +0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 6,120 | 0.80 | $40,650 | $31,050 | $55,680 | -9% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 6,120 | 1.22 | $41,700 | $31,200 | $51,480 | -12% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 5,820 | 1.36 | $78,880 | $61,190 | $115,470 | -6% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 5,760 | 2.15 | $38,280 | $27,920 | $47,860 | +1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 5,220 | 1.43 | $77,210 | $49,070 | $125,590 | +7% |
| Light Truck Drivers | 4,820 | 1.67 | $43,240 | $27,520 | $59,400 | -4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 4,650 | 1.11 | $28,220 | $24,800 | $35,410 | -23% |
| Carpenters | 4,560 | 2.32 | $48,140 | $37,720 | $65,890 | -21% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,290 | 1.05 | $50,130 | $47,120 | $60,180 | -22% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,280 | 0.42 | $137,400 | $85,990 | $232,000 | +30% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,210 | 0.33 | $37,740 | $32,500 | $47,320 | +5% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,960 | 0.96 | $43,240 | $32,920 | $61,650 | -3% |
| Bartenders | 3,930 | 1.77 | $29,400 | $27,400 | $38,180 | -14% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,820 | 0.44 | $38,980 | $31,340 | $50,420 | -3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 3,660 | 1.11 | $56,680 | $38,270 | $91,620 | +17% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 1,000 | 0.40 | $159,700 | $113,930 | $232,240 | -4% |
| Pharmacists | 1,280 | 1.36 | $146,790 | $112,200 | $166,340 | +4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,280 | 0.42 | $137,400 | $85,990 | $232,000 | +30% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,020 | 1.07 | $128,840 | $103,080 | $156,000 | -3% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,140 | 0.65 | $122,050 | $84,310 | $178,630 | -1% |
| Construction Managers | 1,070 | 0.95 | $118,380 | $90,210 | $161,440 | +3% |
| Lawyers | 1,360 | 0.61 | $102,040 | $76,920 | $234,690 | -36% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,110 | 0.73 | $99,790 | $66,710 | $156,170 | -6% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,440 | 1.33 | $98,700 | $70,050 | $127,090 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 2,380 | 0.48 | $96,310 | $65,530 | $160,380 | -29% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,060 | 1.35 | $92,660 | $77,890 | $107,870 | -10% |
| Management Analysts | 2,980 | 1.13 | $83,620 | $59,070 | $147,210 | -18% |
| Project Management Specialists | 1,310 | 0.42 | $82,250 | $58,000 | $130,400 | -20% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1,750 | 0.96 | $80,810 | $53,580 | $107,300 | +1% |
| Loan Officers | 1,820 | 2.26 | $79,920 | $58,480 | $125,080 | +4% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 1,030 | 1.08 | $78,900 | $58,160 | $104,190 | +1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 5,820 | 1.36 | $78,880 | $61,190 | $115,470 | -6% |
| Registered Nurses | 14,710 | 1.48 | $78,060 | $54,040 | $98,220 | -20% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,360 | 0.99 | $77,690 | $60,200 | $97,940 | -3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 5,220 | 1.43 | $77,210 | $49,070 | $125,590 | +7% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,690 | 1.83 | $75,010 | $56,640 | $107,240 | -24% |
| Cost Estimators | 1,030 | 1.56 | $74,950 | $57,110 | $129,560 | -5% |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | 1,180 | 0.81 | $73,990 | $56,330 | $105,110 | -5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,930 | 0.97 | $73,040 | $55,120 | $94,760 | -2% |
| Compliance Officers | 1,130 | 0.92 | $72,630 | $57,140 | $115,920 | -10% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Advisors | 1,780 | 7.15 | $38,420 | $29,070 | $48,210 | -9% |
| Cooks, Short Order | 2,000 | 4.91 | $32,380 | $27,950 | $46,440 | -10% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 2,080 | 4.86 | $44,290 | $35,730 | $48,150 | +16% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 2,550 | 4.21 | $47,160 | $36,640 | $63,380 | -17% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,800 | 3.95 | $48,610 | $39,030 | $61,490 | -3% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 1,710 | 3.53 | $47,000 | $38,800 | $58,000 | -6% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 1,420 | 2.85 | $50,750 | $39,910 | $64,720 | +0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 1,060 | 2.82 | $53,370 | $43,890 | $73,170 | -11% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 3,250 | 2.66 | $49,440 | $38,100 | $63,380 | -8% |
| Parts Salespersons | 2,100 | 2.65 | $45,370 | $34,880 | $61,820 | +17% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 10,200 | 2.52 | $46,340 | $35,730 | $59,140 | -9% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,150 | 2.47 | $47,980 | $37,750 | $68,290 | -1% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 1,120 | 2.39 | $46,620 | $35,190 | $59,140 | -1% |
| Carpenters | 4,560 | 2.32 | $48,140 | $37,720 | $65,890 | -21% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 1,760 | 2.29 | $30,550 | $28,440 | $36,010 | -13% |
| Loan Officers | 1,820 | 2.26 | $79,920 | $58,480 | $125,080 | +4% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 5,760 | 2.15 | $38,280 | $27,920 | $47,860 | +1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1,730 | 2.07 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,690 | 1.83 | $75,010 | $56,640 | $107,240 | -24% |
| Food Service Managers | 1,270 | 1.82 | $60,640 | $50,880 | $79,010 | -13% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 2,050 | 1.77 | $51,100 | $39,150 | $67,310 | -14% |
| Bartenders | 3,930 | 1.77 | $29,400 | $27,400 | $38,180 | -14% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 1,290 | 1.76 | $36,360 | $28,270 | $64,280 | -23% |
| Light Truck Drivers | 4,820 | 1.67 | $43,240 | $27,520 | $59,400 | -4% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 2,120 | 1.63 | $36,730 | $30,140 | $45,650 | -2% |
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 285 federal job postings open now in South Dakota (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 | 60 |
| Indian Health Service | 56 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 22 |
| Forest Service | 17 |
| Air Force Global Strike Command | 10 |
| Western Area Power Administration | 9 |
| Air National Guard Units | 6 |
| Bureau of Indian Education | 6 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 5 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 5 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 4 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 4 |
| Army National Guard Units | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Nurse | 19 |
| Medical Officer | 15 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Wildland Fire Management | 11 |
| Dental Assistant | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 7 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 7 |
| Optometrist | 6 |
| General Engineering | 6 |
| Food Service Working | 6 |
| Physician Assistant | 6 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 5 |
| Dietitian And Nutritionist | 5 |
| Health Aid And Technician | 5 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,780 (228 postings).
1 of the 250 largest US cities are in South Dakota.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 201,469 | $75,970 | $1,035 | 2.5% | 38.1% |
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The median wage in South Dakota is $47,080 a year ($22.63 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-8%). The 10th percentile earns $29,300 and the 90th $94,900.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 52,830 | 115.5 | 1.01 | $44,010 | $31,220 | $59,640 | -7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 45,220 | 98.9 | 1.12 | $30,060 | $27,390 | $41,600 | -14% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 39,670 | 86.7 | 0.99 | $40,190 | $29,140 | $63,350 | -9% |
| Sales and Related | 46,500 | 101.7 | 1.18 | $37,050 | $28,140 | $95,690 | -4% |
| Management | 17,580 | 38.4 | 0.54 | $110,270 | $58,440 | $207,460 | -13% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 25,560 | 55.9 | 0.82 | $77,730 | $53,260 | $125,380 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 35,450 | 77.5 | 1.23 | $77,740 | $46,900 | $148,330 | -10% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 26,300 | 57.5 | 0.98 | $48,850 | $27,500 | $66,280 | -19% |
| Production | 31,240 | 68.3 | 1.24 | $46,220 | $35,320 | $64,540 | -2% |
| Healthcare Support | 16,390 | 35.8 | 0.71 | $39,190 | $31,690 | $48,960 | +2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 26,200 | 57.3 | 1.39 | $50,120 | $37,640 | $76,130 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 20,090 | 43.9 | 1.12 | $58,890 | $39,520 | $86,960 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 9,670 | 21.1 | 0.62 | $81,420 | $48,230 | $158,190 | -25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 17,030 | 37.2 | 1.27 | $35,170 | $28,620 | $47,450 | -7% |
| Protective Service | 7,540 | 16.5 | 0.68 | $52,140 | $32,190 | $77,440 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 11,920 | 26.1 | 1.24 | $34,830 | $27,250 | $50,660 | -4% |
| Community and Social Service | 8,150 | 17.8 | 1.04 | $51,220 | $38,440 | $74,120 | -12% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 6,560 | 14.3 | 0.85 | $82,040 | $49,810 | $127,560 | -18% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,880 | 10.7 | 0.81 | $46,040 | $30,090 | $75,320 | -27% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 4,700 | 10.3 | 1.09 | $65,570 | $41,260 | $104,380 | -21% |
| Legal | 2,210 | 4.8 | 0.58 | $88,400 | $51,580 | $185,100 | -14% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,680 | 3.7 | 1.31 | $43,630 | $33,520 | $56,970 | +19% |
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 South Dakota ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $11.85 (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) | 88.6 |
| Median gross rent per month | $999 |
| Median home value | $289,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 68.3% |
| Poverty rate | 10.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 78.1% |
| Public transit to work | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 6.9% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
4.2% of residents of South Dakota were born abroad (38,374 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 4,297 |
| Guatemala | 2,526 |
| Ethiopia | 2,308 |
| Philippines | 2,003 |
| El Salvador | 1,742 |
| Ukraine | 1,472 |
| Canada | 1,308 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 1,283 |
| Liberia | 1,204 |
| Burma (Myanmar) | 1,149 |
| India | 1,057 |
| Thailand | 950 |
| Nepal | 846 |
| Korea | 710 |
| Cuba | 701 |
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$11.85 (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).
2.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$76,881 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
285 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.