Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Utah, 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.
Utah is in the West region (Mountain division), with 3,503,613 residents, a median age of 32.5 and a median household income of $96,658. The unemployment rate was 3.5% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 98.9 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,658 | 10 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 19 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.5% | 43 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 98.9 | 31 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 14 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 9.8% | 23 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Mountain division: Arizona · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Wyoming.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46,136 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 33,512 | 10.2% |
| Government and government enterprises | 33,418 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 30,834 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24,588 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 24,045 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 21,250 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18,242 | 5.5% |
| Information | 15,773 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15,020 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10,731 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,170 | 2.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8,440 | 2.6% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 7,516 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 6,864 | 2.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5,287 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4,315 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3,624 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 2,926 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,259 | 0.4% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 11,100 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 148,900 | +3.5% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 155,800 | +1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 313,200 | +0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 40,400 | -4.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 102,000 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 262,500 | +2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 260,500 | +3.5% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 180,200 | +1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 47,700 | +1.9% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 278,800 | -0.5% | 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 1,801,100 (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 | 221,760 | 127.8 | 1.12 | $45,600 | $32,240 | $71,520 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 136,090 | 78.4 | 0.89 | $30,890 | $22,070 | $47,880 | -12% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 135,060 | 77.8 | 0.88 | $45,570 | $31,520 | $73,080 | +3% |
| Sales and Related | 140,750 | 81.1 | 0.94 | $38,420 | $27,800 | $93,290 | -0% |
| Management | 131,720 | 75.9 | 1.06 | $118,450 | $55,870 | $219,450 | -6% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 126,400 | 72.8 | 1.07 | $76,410 | $44,370 | $130,420 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 87,620 | 50.5 | 0.80 | $82,260 | $40,340 | $155,670 | -5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 99,640 | 57.4 | 0.98 | $57,930 | $29,730 | $100,820 | -4% |
| Production | 103,740 | 59.8 | 1.09 | $46,400 | $34,990 | $75,350 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 54,890 | 31.6 | 0.62 | $38,750 | $31,510 | $50,510 | +1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 113,880 | 65.6 | 1.59 | $57,170 | $38,000 | $82,250 | -4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 68,180 | 39.3 | 1.00 | $59,110 | $36,410 | $91,300 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 73,370 | 42.3 | 1.25 | $103,810 | $53,290 | $168,960 | -5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 54,000 | 31.1 | 1.06 | $36,950 | $27,510 | $53,470 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 28,490 | 16.4 | 0.68 | $50,210 | $30,530 | $98,840 | +0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 41,640 | 24.0 | 1.15 | $34,620 | $22,510 | $58,730 | -5% |
| Community and Social Service | 28,380 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $55,590 | $35,260 | $102,090 | -5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 35,230 | 20.3 | 1.21 | $95,100 | $55,710 | $149,760 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 24,040 | 13.8 | 1.05 | $54,960 | $30,400 | $109,160 | -12% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 16,790 | 9.7 | 1.02 | $76,700 | $40,330 | $128,780 | -7% |
| Legal | 12,660 | 7.3 | 0.87 | $91,190 | $48,130 | $233,110 | -11% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,240 | 0.7 | 0.26 | $41,290 | $24,060 | $60,320 | +13% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,340 | 1.22 | $28,670 | $21,980 | $36,670 | -8% |
| Retail Salespersons | 47,570 | 1.09 | $33,900 | $26,410 | $49,090 | -4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 44,490 | 1.54 | $43,140 | $32,940 | $59,550 | -4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 42,580 | 1.09 | $97,850 | $44,100 | $213,270 | -7% |
| Office Clerks, General | 36,470 | 1.33 | $44,060 | $28,600 | $65,320 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 31,940 | 1.70 | $128,810 | $77,810 | $177,970 | -5% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,670 | 0.90 | $42,370 | $33,360 | $54,790 | +5% |
| Registered Nurses | 27,420 | 0.73 | $84,600 | $68,920 | $109,050 | -13% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,730 | 0.85 | $37,690 | $30,040 | $48,670 | +1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 25,060 | 1.09 | $60,620 | $44,320 | $76,360 | +3% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,710 | 1.00 | $32,200 | $25,170 | $46,840 | -13% |
| Cashiers | 22,940 | 0.67 | $31,600 | $23,530 | $39,320 | -4% |
| Construction Laborers | 20,950 | 1.71 | $46,550 | $34,890 | $63,310 | -1% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 19,110 | 1.22 | $44,040 | $35,840 | $59,860 | -1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 18,890 | 1.18 | $66,900 | $44,720 | $105,990 | -4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 18,170 | 1.15 | $37,050 | $27,730 | $47,400 | +1% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 17,790 | 0.70 | $31,150 | $18,550 | $60,320 | -12% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,130 | 0.36 | $35,880 | $30,730 | $45,250 | +0% |
| Project Management Specialists | 16,450 | 1.38 | $96,720 | $56,840 | $159,240 | -5% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 16,210 | 1.16 | $62,580 | $35,930 | $131,030 | -11% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 16,090 | 0.94 | $50,450 | $35,520 | $77,060 | +2% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 15,750 | 1.73 | $39,050 | $35,650 | $53,960 | -14% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 15,490 | 0.96 | $79,990 | $48,770 | $131,590 | -4% |
| Carpenters | 15,220 | 2.03 | $52,360 | $36,560 | $75,170 | -14% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 14,870 | 0.78 | $47,050 | $31,600 | $63,850 | -1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 3,510 | 0.92 | $228,060 | $82,330 | $442,310 | -14% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1,880 | 1.62 | $174,590 | $108,270 | $433,330 | -25% |
| Chief Executives | 3,140 | 1.38 | $171,880 | $72,480 | $424,690 | -20% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 3,520 | 1.43 | $168,060 | $53,400 | $331,930 | +57% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 8,810 | 1.18 | $163,610 | $107,580 | $237,970 | -7% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,290 | 0.93 | $161,120 | $113,080 | $221,400 | -6% |
| Financial Managers | 8,860 | 0.94 | $150,450 | $87,550 | $282,980 | -10% |
| Pharmacists | 2,830 | 0.79 | $144,240 | $70,260 | $172,440 | +2% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,100 | 1.38 | $139,830 | $79,400 | $229,240 | -16% |
| Sales Managers | 8,990 | 1.26 | $136,520 | $72,800 | $253,390 | -8% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 1,010 | 1.33 | $135,840 | $85,230 | $183,810 | +1% |
| Database Administrators | 1,200 | 1.53 | $135,750 | $75,450 | $149,950 | +30% |
| Managers, All Other | 9,190 | 1.32 | $134,890 | $69,920 | $225,620 | -5% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,610 | 0.89 | $134,740 | $82,910 | $171,430 | -1% |
| Dentists, General | 1,020 | 0.73 | $133,320 | $84,020 | $222,820 | -22% |
| Lawyers | 7,020 | 0.83 | $132,830 | $59,990 | $347,090 | -17% |
| Human Resources Managers | 2,240 | 0.91 | $131,380 | $80,460 | $216,880 | -12% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,740 | 0.76 | $130,920 | $102,980 | $175,220 | -1% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 2,940 | 0.80 | $128,880 | $79,220 | $161,920 | +22% |
| Software Developers | 31,940 | 1.70 | $128,810 | $77,810 | $177,970 | -5% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,570 | 1.45 | $128,430 | $80,140 | $196,860 | -1% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,670 | 0.57 | $123,700 | $66,350 | $199,990 | +8% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,330 | 0.66 | $121,000 | $75,640 | $182,790 | -10% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,590 | 0.94 | $115,290 | $73,740 | $189,080 | -9% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 4,860 | 0.73 | $114,980 | $67,020 | $215,570 | -7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 1,100 | 6.26 | $31,430 | $23,890 | $49,290 | -23% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 3,470 | 5.49 | $49,940 | $40,330 | $70,800 | -20% |
| Tile and Stone Setters | 1,590 | 3.96 | $49,340 | $35,830 | $69,640 | -11% |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 1,300 | 3.39 | $47,110 | $37,210 | $79,170 | -5% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 1,140 | 3.35 | $47,940 | $32,530 | $79,310 | -12% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 2,390 | 3.21 | $84,980 | $39,800 | $151,840 | +27% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1,250 | 3.00 | $94,700 | $72,990 | $169,890 | -33% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 2,610 | 2.81 | $51,020 | $37,160 | $68,920 | -13% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 1,630 | 2.73 | $38,540 | $31,130 | $57,930 | +1% |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 1,590 | 2.71 | $60,450 | $40,550 | $78,280 | -3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 3,260 | 2.46 | $38,660 | $36,330 | $77,530 | -13% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 2,120 | 2.46 | $46,390 | $35,000 | $61,120 | -1% |
| Audio and Video Technicians | 1,880 | 2.39 | $48,730 | $30,440 | $126,970 | -16% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 5,340 | 2.32 | $56,420 | $45,750 | $66,830 | -1% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,060 | 2.20 | $56,290 | $39,070 | $80,550 | -3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 3,640 | 2.17 | $61,370 | $36,230 | $131,060 | -21% |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 1,160 | 2.15 | $62,210 | $40,830 | $86,430 | +6% |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 1,630 | 2.14 | $58,250 | $40,190 | $75,200 | -7% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 3,120 | 2.12 | $76,530 | $48,550 | $133,440 | -6% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 1,130 | 2.11 | $29,150 | $23,010 | $36,220 | -17% |
| Carpenters | 15,220 | 2.03 | $52,360 | $36,560 | $75,170 | -14% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 4,240 | 1.97 | $50,720 | $30,290 | $82,790 | -4% |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 6,830 | 1.89 | $44,800 | $25,850 | $83,510 | -5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 2,780 | 1.84 | $43,010 | $36,820 | $56,620 | -13% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,280 | 1.79 | $50,740 | $22,520 | $76,670 | -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 799 federal job postings open now in Utah (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 | 146 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 134 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 75 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 43 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 37 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 26 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 24 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 23 |
| Indian Health Service | 23 |
| Farm Service Agency | 21 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 10 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 9 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 8 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 8 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 37 |
| Forestry Technician | 33 |
| Attorney | 30 |
| Information Technology Management | 27 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 19 |
| Program Management | 16 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 15 |
| Criminal Investigation | 15 |
| Medical Officer | 14 |
| Contracting | 14 |
| Nurse | 14 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Human Resources Management | 13 |
| General Engineering | 13 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (599 postings).
2 of the 250 largest US cities are in Utah.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | $75,090 | $1,414 | 4.2% | 51.5% |
| West Valley City | 138,437 | $92,209 | $1,504 | 4.3% | 16.1% |
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The median wage in Utah is $50,110 a year ($24.09 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-2%). The 10th percentile earns $30,040 and the 90th $119,990.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 221,760 | 127.8 | 1.12 | $45,600 | $32,240 | $71,520 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 136,090 | 78.4 | 0.89 | $30,890 | $22,070 | $47,880 | -12% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 135,060 | 77.8 | 0.88 | $45,570 | $31,520 | $73,080 | +3% |
| Sales and Related | 140,750 | 81.1 | 0.94 | $38,420 | $27,800 | $93,290 | -0% |
| Management | 131,720 | 75.9 | 1.06 | $118,450 | $55,870 | $219,450 | -6% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 126,400 | 72.8 | 1.07 | $76,410 | $44,370 | $130,420 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 87,620 | 50.5 | 0.80 | $82,260 | $40,340 | $155,670 | -5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 99,640 | 57.4 | 0.98 | $57,930 | $29,730 | $100,820 | -4% |
| Production | 103,740 | 59.8 | 1.09 | $46,400 | $34,990 | $75,350 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 54,890 | 31.6 | 0.62 | $38,750 | $31,510 | $50,510 | +1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 113,880 | 65.6 | 1.59 | $57,170 | $38,000 | $82,250 | -4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 68,180 | 39.3 | 1.00 | $59,110 | $36,410 | $91,300 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 73,370 | 42.3 | 1.25 | $103,810 | $53,290 | $168,960 | -5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 54,000 | 31.1 | 1.06 | $36,950 | $27,510 | $53,470 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 28,490 | 16.4 | 0.68 | $50,210 | $30,530 | $98,840 | +0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 41,640 | 24.0 | 1.15 | $34,620 | $22,510 | $58,730 | -5% |
| Community and Social Service | 28,380 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $55,590 | $35,260 | $102,090 | -5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 35,230 | 20.3 | 1.21 | $95,100 | $55,710 | $149,760 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 24,040 | 13.8 | 1.05 | $54,960 | $30,400 | $109,160 | -12% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 16,790 | 9.7 | 1.02 | $76,700 | $40,330 | $128,780 | -7% |
| Legal | 12,660 | 7.3 | 0.87 | $91,190 | $48,130 | $233,110 | -11% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,240 | 0.7 | 0.26 | $41,290 | $24,060 | $60,320 | +13% |
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 Utah ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 4.50% |
| 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) | 98.9 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,593 |
| Median home value | $545,200 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 69.6% |
| Poverty rate | 8.3% |
| Drive alone to work | 67.7% |
| Public transit to work | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 15.7% |
| 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.
9.8% of residents of Utah were born abroad (341,602 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 104,833 |
| Venezuela | 12,891 |
| Peru | 9,668 |
| India | 8,899 |
| El Salvador | 8,638 |
| Colombia | 8,445 |
| Canada | 8,200 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 8,169 |
| Brazil | 8,143 |
| Philippines | 7,677 |
| Guatemala | 7,654 |
| Vietnam | 7,175 |
| Chile | 4,933 |
| Korea | 4,060 |
| Germany | 3,883 |
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 4.50% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.5% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$96,658 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
799 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.