Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Washington, 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.
Washington is in the West region (Pacific division), with 7,958,180 residents, a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $99,389. The unemployment rate was 4.8% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 107.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,389 | 8 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 45 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 2.9% | 51 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 107.0 | 46 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 11 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 16.1% | 10 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Pacific division: Alaska · California · Hawaii · Oregon.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Information | 162,450 | 17.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 117,149 | 12.8% |
| Government and government enterprises | 99,801 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 86,996 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73,753 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 66,363 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56,408 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 49,768 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 34,773 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 32,986 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27,863 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25,143 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23,844 | 2.6% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 17,201 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13,041 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 8,376 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8,194 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6,358 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 4,381 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 556 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 5,200 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 223,900 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 278,200 | +2.4% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 626,400 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 164,700 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 159,200 | -2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 553,000 | +1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 573,200 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 358,800 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 125,100 | +0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 593,700 | -2.0% | 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 3,661,400 (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 | 372,400 | 104.9 | 0.92 | $56,660 | $40,280 | $81,850 | +19% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 294,700 | 83.0 | 0.94 | $44,590 | $35,450 | $65,010 | +27% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 298,930 | 84.2 | 0.96 | $50,500 | $37,550 | $80,260 | +14% |
| Sales and Related | 294,020 | 82.8 | 0.96 | $47,510 | $36,340 | $104,810 | +23% |
| Management | 181,480 | 51.1 | 0.71 | $159,990 | $87,840 | $289,160 | +26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 295,720 | 83.3 | 1.23 | $98,030 | $60,190 | $167,450 | +19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 192,470 | 54.2 | 0.86 | $108,780 | $57,710 | $192,060 | +26% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 199,230 | 56.1 | 0.96 | $66,420 | $41,670 | $125,120 | +10% |
| Production | 159,640 | 45.0 | 0.82 | $55,380 | $38,770 | $104,680 | +18% |
| Healthcare Support | 188,800 | 53.2 | 1.05 | $48,400 | $40,390 | $65,890 | +26% |
| Construction and Extraction | 167,890 | 47.3 | 1.14 | $75,500 | $47,840 | $129,500 | +27% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 133,880 | 37.7 | 0.96 | $69,090 | $45,130 | $112,580 | +16% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 239,720 | 67.5 | 2.00 | $136,830 | $70,190 | $213,800 | +25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 96,610 | 27.2 | 0.93 | $45,760 | $36,970 | $62,200 | +21% |
| Protective Service | 77,850 | 21.9 | 0.90 | $62,090 | $38,010 | $123,810 | +24% |
| Personal Care and Service | 69,570 | 19.6 | 0.94 | $47,150 | $35,920 | $79,360 | +29% |
| Community and Social Service | 68,110 | 19.2 | 1.12 | $67,650 | $46,600 | $104,260 | +16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 78,360 | 22.1 | 1.31 | $112,400 | $69,620 | $171,950 | +13% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 46,490 | 13.1 | 0.99 | $64,850 | $39,800 | $132,450 | +3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 46,720 | 13.2 | 1.39 | $94,160 | $55,780 | $151,770 | +14% |
| Legal | 26,640 | 7.5 | 0.89 | $107,090 | $60,280 | $218,790 | +4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 21,740 | 6.1 | 2.19 | $40,330 | $34,750 | $64,480 | +10% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.1% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 107,030 | 2.78 | $166,540 | $96,810 | $255,350 | +22% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 103,260 | 1.05 | $47,730 | $40,130 | $54,980 | +33% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 94,710 | 1.08 | $37,710 | $35,050 | $47,860 | +21% |
| Retail Salespersons | 84,850 | 0.95 | $39,560 | $35,860 | $54,660 | +12% |
| Registered Nurses | 69,260 | 0.90 | $124,200 | $89,630 | $161,910 | +27% |
| Cashiers | 61,050 | 0.87 | $38,720 | $35,560 | $51,370 | +18% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 57,370 | 0.89 | $44,620 | $36,960 | $57,720 | +20% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 51,650 | 2.08 | $100,360 | $63,360 | $166,820 | +21% |
| General and Operations Managers | 50,630 | 0.63 | $133,750 | $77,680 | $269,320 | +26% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 49,450 | 0.73 | $46,190 | $37,350 | $60,280 | +15% |
| Office Clerks, General | 49,050 | 0.87 | $50,500 | $38,600 | $73,140 | +12% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 47,380 | 0.94 | $45,520 | $37,070 | $61,520 | +24% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 45,400 | 0.88 | $56,130 | $36,710 | $94,930 | +59% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 43,420 | 1.34 | $49,120 | $37,870 | $62,810 | +34% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 40,530 | 0.86 | $64,760 | $50,010 | $87,500 | +10% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 39,760 | 0.67 | $50,330 | $39,290 | $73,610 | +12% |
| Project Management Specialists | 36,240 | 1.49 | $124,160 | $74,750 | $202,120 | +21% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 35,140 | 1.09 | $46,800 | $37,940 | $57,910 | +25% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 34,740 | 1.05 | $96,550 | $66,330 | $152,310 | +15% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 32,930 | 1.05 | $58,620 | $45,070 | $77,630 | +16% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 32,450 | 0.93 | $59,160 | $41,760 | $83,930 | +19% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 31,790 | 0.97 | $79,480 | $56,900 | $120,710 | +14% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 31,710 | 0.81 | $57,330 | $43,250 | $74,750 | +21% |
| Nursing Assistants | 30,270 | 0.91 | $49,180 | $42,500 | $62,660 | +16% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 28,980 | 0.91 | $102,350 | $64,610 | $127,570 | +60% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 1,540 | 1.74 | $499,990 | $239,000 | $646,940 | +28% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1,100 | 0.72 | $340,010 | $222,990 | $406,010 | +33% |
| Chief Executives | 3,170 | 0.68 | $339,810 | $160,110 | $607,100 | +59% |
| Physicians, All Other | 6,300 | 0.81 | $307,170 | $95,230 | $424,410 | +16% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,270 | 0.52 | $292,900 | $145,640 | $337,870 | +20% |
| Radiologists | 1,480 | 2.43 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 3,450 | 1.46 | $229,900 | $140,780 | $529,820 | -1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 16,960 | 1.11 | $209,370 | $130,010 | $327,300 | +20% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2,050 | 2.41 | $202,400 | $95,890 | $281,050 | +44% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 6,060 | 1.21 | $189,680 | $148,930 | $263,550 | +11% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 2,490 | 1.00 | $182,480 | $117,590 | $324,740 | +9% |
| Financial Managers | 12,930 | 0.67 | $174,840 | $115,250 | $318,450 | +5% |
| Sales Managers | 10,030 | 0.69 | $174,000 | $104,000 | $291,620 | +17% |
| Marketing Managers | 8,880 | 0.98 | $172,270 | $98,220 | $293,590 | +3% |
| Dentists, General | 3,240 | 1.14 | $169,730 | $85,240 | $346,840 | -1% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 1,800 | 1.03 | $169,120 | $100,120 | $260,210 | +5% |
| Computer Network Architects | 4,730 | 1.15 | $168,070 | $93,610 | $224,910 | +25% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 6,470 | 0.86 | $166,590 | $111,830 | $205,500 | +57% |
| Software Developers | 107,030 | 2.78 | $166,540 | $96,810 | $255,350 | +22% |
| Human Resources Managers | 4,560 | 0.90 | $165,530 | $108,830 | $271,380 | +11% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,540 | 0.96 | $164,360 | $125,580 | $218,150 | +21% |
| Managers, All Other | 10,490 | 0.74 | $164,160 | $100,990 | $272,470 | +16% |
| Data Scientists | 9,600 | 1.60 | $163,350 | $79,930 | $220,040 | +36% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,770 | 0.92 | $162,730 | $112,120 | $220,350 | +10% |
| Pharmacists | 7,350 | 1.00 | $160,610 | $126,230 | $205,210 | +14% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics Technicians | 3,400 | 7.91 | $91,380 | $67,540 | $116,920 | +11% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 1,590 | 6.18 | $125,160 | $108,200 | $125,160 | +51% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | 4,280 | 5.51 | $110,470 | $63,110 | $110,470 | +69% |
| Tapers | 1,550 | 5.30 | $79,040 | $50,650 | $103,880 | +16% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 2,830 | 4.93 | $34,950 | $34,650 | $39,360 | -2% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 11,580 | 4.47 | $130,480 | $60,580 | $217,290 | +25% |
| Statisticians | 2,960 | 4.47 | $105,650 | $81,250 | $166,760 | +0% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 1,840 | 4.44 | $83,780 | $62,070 | $129,850 | +9% |
| Nuclear Engineers | 1,380 | 3.97 | $129,480 | $83,100 | $200,930 | -3% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 5,760 | 3.73 | $158,370 | $112,580 | $207,710 | +17% |
| Epidemiologists | 1,010 | 3.67 | $108,240 | $82,980 | $159,730 | +24% |
| Barbers | 1,220 | 3.57 | $61,150 | $52,540 | $76,480 | +60% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 3,180 | 3.15 | $100,990 | $77,190 | $126,340 | +13% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1,100 | 2.97 | $58,410 | $44,440 | $102,550 | +25% |
| Software Developers | 107,030 | 2.78 | $166,540 | $96,810 | $255,350 | +22% |
| Web Developers | 4,430 | 2.77 | $130,440 | $70,520 | $172,060 | +41% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 3,250 | 2.75 | $60,160 | $45,460 | $104,530 | +22% |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 4,020 | 2.73 | $38,670 | $35,060 | $53,710 | -2% |
| Fence Erectors | 1,450 | 2.59 | $51,860 | $44,200 | $73,370 | +8% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 5,440 | 2.51 | $58,050 | $46,050 | $84,500 | +24% |
| Order Clerks | 4,300 | 2.51 | $47,990 | $42,710 | $66,400 | +4% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 1,130 | 2.48 | $133,480 | $65,270 | $209,400 | +31% |
| Radiologists | 1,480 | 2.43 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | 4,530 | 2.43 | $42,170 | $34,650 | $59,210 | -1% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2,050 | 2.41 | $202,400 | $95,890 | $281,050 | +44% |
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 1,197 federal job postings open now in Washington (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 | 147 |
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 130 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 58 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 49 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 43 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 35 |
| Army National Guard Units | 33 |
| Indian Health Service | 33 |
| U.S. Pacific Fleet | 25 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 25 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 23 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 22 |
| Farm Service Agency | 22 |
| Bonneville Power Administration | 21 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 76 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 45 |
| Attorney | 39 |
| Nurse | 36 |
| Medical Officer | 32 |
| Forestry Technician | 32 |
| Information Technology Management | 26 |
| Contracting | 24 |
| General Business And Industry | 22 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 22 |
| General Engineering | 20 |
| Transportation Specialist | 20 |
| Social Work | 20 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 19 |
| Program Management | 18 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $75,776 (892 postings).
6 of the 250 largest US cities are in Washington.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 780,992 | $118,745 | $2,007 | 5.2% | 70.0% |
| Spokane | 230,293 | $70,064 | $1,215 | 5.7% | 33.9% |
| Tacoma | 222,758 | $85,884 | $1,676 | 5.6% | 34.5% |
| Vancouver | 195,300 | $81,338 | $1,702 | 5.7% | 32.4% |
| Bellevue | 151,847 | $165,576 | $2,572 | 4.2% | 72.1% |
| Kent | 135,603 | $92,302 | $1,909 | 7.0% | 29.8% |
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The median wage in Washington is $62,990 a year ($30.28 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+24%). The 10th percentile earns $38,670 and the 90th $153,630.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 372,400 | 104.9 | 0.92 | $56,660 | $40,280 | $81,850 | +19% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 294,700 | 83.0 | 0.94 | $44,590 | $35,450 | $65,010 | +27% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 298,930 | 84.2 | 0.96 | $50,500 | $37,550 | $80,260 | +14% |
| Sales and Related | 294,020 | 82.8 | 0.96 | $47,510 | $36,340 | $104,810 | +23% |
| Management | 181,480 | 51.1 | 0.71 | $159,990 | $87,840 | $289,160 | +26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 295,720 | 83.3 | 1.23 | $98,030 | $60,190 | $167,450 | +19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 192,470 | 54.2 | 0.86 | $108,780 | $57,710 | $192,060 | +26% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 199,230 | 56.1 | 0.96 | $66,420 | $41,670 | $125,120 | +10% |
| Production | 159,640 | 45.0 | 0.82 | $55,380 | $38,770 | $104,680 | +18% |
| Healthcare Support | 188,800 | 53.2 | 1.05 | $48,400 | $40,390 | $65,890 | +26% |
| Construction and Extraction | 167,890 | 47.3 | 1.14 | $75,500 | $47,840 | $129,500 | +27% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 133,880 | 37.7 | 0.96 | $69,090 | $45,130 | $112,580 | +16% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 239,720 | 67.5 | 2.00 | $136,830 | $70,190 | $213,800 | +25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 96,610 | 27.2 | 0.93 | $45,760 | $36,970 | $62,200 | +21% |
| Protective Service | 77,850 | 21.9 | 0.90 | $62,090 | $38,010 | $123,810 | +24% |
| Personal Care and Service | 69,570 | 19.6 | 0.94 | $47,150 | $35,920 | $79,360 | +29% |
| Community and Social Service | 68,110 | 19.2 | 1.12 | $67,650 | $46,600 | $104,260 | +16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 78,360 | 22.1 | 1.31 | $112,400 | $69,620 | $171,950 | +13% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 46,490 | 13.1 | 0.99 | $64,850 | $39,800 | $132,450 | +3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 46,720 | 13.2 | 1.39 | $94,160 | $55,780 | $151,770 | +14% |
| Legal | 26,640 | 7.5 | 0.89 | $107,090 | $60,280 | $218,790 | +4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 21,740 | 6.1 | 2.19 | $40,330 | $34,750 | $64,480 | +10% |
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 Washington ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $17.13 (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 | 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) | 107.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,824 |
| Median home value | $602,200 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 62.9% |
| Poverty rate | 9.9% |
| Drive alone to work | 65.1% |
| Public transit to work | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 16.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 17.6% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
16.1% of residents of Washington were born abroad (1,280,471 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 248,567 |
| India | 114,889 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 94,643 |
| Philippines | 74,457 |
| Vietnam | 63,641 |
| Korea | 49,445 |
| Canada | 45,949 |
| Ukraine | 40,400 |
| Russia | 21,679 |
| Ethiopia | 18,963 |
| Germany | 17,240 |
| Taiwan | 17,201 |
| Japan | 16,709 |
| El Salvador | 14,378 |
| Kenya | 13,706 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$17.13 (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).
4.8% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$99,389 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,197 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.