Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in West Virginia, 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.
West Virginia is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 1,769,979 residents, a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $60,798. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 89.5 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,798 | 50 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 30 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 5.5% | 1 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 89.5 | 9 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 51 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 2.1% | 51 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the South Atlantic division: Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 17,516 | 15.2% |
| Government and government enterprises | 16,041 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13,235 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11,423 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9,408 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 7,884 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5,342 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 5,045 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4,960 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4,940 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3,410 | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 3,256 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 2,984 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 2,860 | 2.5% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 2,284 | 2.0% |
| Information | 2,164 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1,019 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 633 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 581 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 426 | 0.4% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 19,600 | -2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 35,200 | -5.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 44,700 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 121,300 | +0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 7,400 | -2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 25,600 | -2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 72,800 | +1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 148,300 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 73,800 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 22,900 | -4.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 147,900 | -0.2% | 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 719,500 (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 | 80,630 | 114.9 | 1.01 | $39,090 | $27,920 | $61,510 | -18% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 60,770 | 86.6 | 0.98 | $27,680 | $21,450 | $44,700 | -21% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 59,900 | 85.4 | 0.97 | $37,210 | $27,360 | $62,230 | -16% |
| Sales and Related | 59,570 | 84.9 | 0.98 | $30,360 | $22,010 | $62,710 | -21% |
| Management | 42,090 | 60.0 | 0.84 | $93,590 | $48,560 | $180,590 | -26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 32,310 | 46.1 | 0.68 | $69,910 | $40,970 | $123,030 | -15% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 64,450 | 91.9 | 1.45 | $76,530 | $39,560 | $147,870 | -12% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 42,210 | 60.2 | 1.03 | $52,820 | $29,630 | $76,880 | -13% |
| Production | 34,180 | 48.7 | 0.88 | $46,490 | $29,790 | $78,200 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 40,080 | 57.1 | 1.12 | $32,210 | $23,040 | $45,620 | -16% |
| Construction and Extraction | 42,670 | 60.8 | 1.47 | $57,620 | $35,640 | $88,190 | -3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 35,400 | 50.5 | 1.29 | $49,740 | $30,910 | $91,810 | -17% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 14,520 | 20.7 | 0.61 | $80,720 | $45,520 | $157,140 | -26% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 21,950 | 31.3 | 1.07 | $31,150 | $23,350 | $48,880 | -17% |
| Protective Service | 16,160 | 23.0 | 0.95 | $45,390 | $21,140 | $71,520 | -9% |
| Personal Care and Service | 12,010 | 17.1 | 0.82 | $29,430 | $21,780 | $49,910 | -19% |
| Community and Social Service | 14,490 | 20.6 | 1.20 | $48,690 | $34,750 | $74,110 | -16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 9,590 | 13.7 | 0.81 | $84,440 | $47,090 | $147,070 | -15% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 5,080 | 7.2 | 0.55 | $45,830 | $28,580 | $94,100 | -27% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 7,300 | 10.4 | 1.10 | $68,400 | $40,670 | $122,300 | -17% |
| Legal | 5,310 | 7.6 | 0.90 | $80,060 | $42,100 | $161,120 | -22% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 950 | 1.4 | 0.49 | $37,000 | $24,180 | $62,130 | +1% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Public administration | 7.2% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.4% |
| Other services | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 23,430 | 1.54 | $80,130 | $57,210 | $131,760 | -18% |
| Retail Salespersons | 19,050 | 1.08 | $28,950 | $22,260 | $39,520 | -18% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,890 | 0.97 | $28,010 | $22,430 | $32,590 | -22% |
| Cashiers | 17,360 | 1.25 | $26,370 | $21,350 | $33,990 | -20% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 16,490 | 5.70 | $23,120 | $21,600 | $28,300 | -25% |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,300 | 0.97 | $82,500 | $45,500 | $175,070 | -22% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,520 | 0.98 | $34,510 | $27,550 | $44,510 | -8% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 12,190 | 1.31 | $49,480 | $36,350 | $72,230 | -16% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 11,300 | 0.85 | $36,990 | $27,270 | $50,240 | -8% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,860 | 0.84 | $38,430 | $29,590 | $56,970 | -14% |
| Office Clerks, General | 9,430 | 0.85 | $35,020 | $24,160 | $51,010 | -22% |
| Nursing Assistants | 9,390 | 1.44 | $36,720 | $31,060 | $45,290 | -13% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,340 | 0.94 | $30,980 | $23,400 | $44,700 | -16% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 8,820 | 1.15 | $40,370 | $28,820 | $57,970 | -15% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 8,600 | 0.84 | $35,380 | $20,230 | $60,560 | +0% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 8,060 | 1.17 | $38,890 | $28,170 | $68,240 | -22% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 7,830 | 3.63 | $51,300 | $36,500 | $76,970 | -14% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 7,620 | 1.23 | $42,890 | $30,890 | $58,560 | -15% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 7,420 | 1.47 | $39,740 | $27,870 | $66,210 | -18% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 6,900 | 1.07 | $53,660 | $37,830 | $80,310 | -23% |
| Construction Laborers | 6,620 | 1.34 | $42,670 | $30,770 | $60,550 | -9% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 6,450 | 1.01 | $29,590 | $22,180 | $38,010 | -21% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 6,390 | 1.16 | $33,070 | $27,160 | $49,390 | -25% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,240 | 0.36 | $26,070 | $18,750 | $35,150 | -16% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,110 | 1.57 | $28,090 | $22,510 | $36,240 | -21% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,980 | 1.28 | $258,020 | $59,160 | $374,980 | -3% |
| Chief Executives | 1,700 | 1.84 | $151,950 | $72,160 | $403,020 | -29% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,100 | 0.36 | $139,820 | $78,440 | $205,040 | -20% |
| Pharmacists | 2,260 | 1.56 | $133,430 | $80,900 | $166,020 | -5% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,080 | 1.47 | $128,610 | $98,200 | $160,890 | -5% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,550 | 1.75 | $127,320 | $100,220 | $155,500 | -4% |
| Managers, All Other | 3,640 | 1.30 | $124,940 | $61,760 | $200,160 | -12% |
| Software Developers | 2,650 | 0.35 | $121,000 | $60,480 | $168,620 | -11% |
| Financial Managers | 2,610 | 0.69 | $113,140 | $73,260 | $199,920 | -32% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,080 | 0.77 | $112,010 | $77,810 | $209,090 | -10% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,000 | 0.90 | $111,760 | $79,500 | $175,070 | -11% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 3,380 | 1.72 | $107,140 | $51,090 | $172,410 | -8% |
| Lawyers | 2,440 | 0.72 | $102,420 | $64,950 | $206,370 | -36% |
| Management Analysts | 1,740 | 0.43 | $97,470 | $57,830 | $143,420 | -4% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,310 | 1.08 | $96,600 | $73,130 | $126,380 | -6% |
| Sales Managers | 1,110 | 0.39 | $94,830 | $57,150 | $188,170 | -36% |
| Project Management Specialists | 2,520 | 0.52 | $91,780 | $54,070 | $149,460 | -10% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1,270 | 2.88 | $89,690 | $60,640 | $93,340 | +21% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,300 | 0.78 | $86,930 | $51,640 | $132,960 | -14% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 1,020 | 1.61 | $86,560 | $42,130 | $128,850 | -4% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,890 | 1.59 | $84,820 | $59,150 | $126,550 | -26% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 1,520 | 1.87 | $84,660 | $53,160 | $198,330 | -19% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 1,260 | 2.14 | $83,810 | $47,760 | $115,350 | -12% |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,300 | 0.97 | $82,500 | $45,500 | $175,070 | -22% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,480 | 1.00 | $80,650 | $57,740 | $97,350 | -24% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 1,250 | 46.62 | $74,950 | $64,120 | $81,100 | +1% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 16,490 | 5.70 | $23,120 | $21,600 | $28,300 | -25% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1,420 | 5.70 | $49,140 | $36,350 | $57,260 | -4% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 2,480 | 3.71 | $36,480 | $29,730 | $44,030 | -21% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 7,830 | 3.63 | $51,300 | $36,500 | $76,970 | -14% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,920 | 3.42 | $76,080 | $39,920 | $76,080 | +61% |
| Residential Advisors | 1,180 | 3.08 | $31,840 | $22,090 | $43,210 | -25% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1,270 | 2.88 | $89,690 | $60,640 | $93,340 | +21% |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 1,190 | 2.80 | $32,800 | $29,720 | $80,280 | -14% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 2,110 | 2.65 | $56,810 | $39,330 | $80,490 | -13% |
| Bus Drivers, School | 4,690 | 2.58 | $33,360 | $29,610 | $36,670 | -30% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 1,080 | 2.51 | $56,440 | $45,380 | $63,710 | -16% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,400 | 2.40 | $60,300 | $25,850 | $133,950 | -44% |
| Paramedics | 1,090 | 2.40 | $48,460 | $35,930 | $62,800 | -20% |
| Phlebotomists | 1,530 | 2.36 | $39,250 | $30,570 | $46,130 | -13% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 4,420 | 2.22 | $29,740 | $23,820 | $38,470 | -21% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 1,260 | 2.14 | $83,810 | $47,760 | $115,350 | -12% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 6,050 | 2.07 | $55,360 | $45,690 | $70,960 | -14% |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 4,840 | 2.05 | $49,020 | $41,440 | $75,290 | +18% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 1,000 | 1.99 | $57,760 | $50,490 | $69,390 | -13% |
| Production Workers, All Other | 2,260 | 1.99 | $39,500 | $28,460 | $59,160 | -2% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | 1,590 | 1.96 | $37,810 | $28,580 | $50,370 | -22% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 1,100 | 1.90 | $47,560 | $35,360 | $75,240 | -21% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1,190 | 1.89 | $66,060 | $44,000 | $93,130 | +14% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 1,520 | 1.87 | $84,660 | $53,160 | $198,330 | -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 239 federal job postings open now in West Virginia (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 | 56 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 38 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 26 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 17 |
| Army National Guard Units | 13 |
| Air National Guard Units | 11 |
| U.S. Army Reserve Command | 10 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 8 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 8 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | 4 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 4 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3 |
| Forest Service | 3 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | 2 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 21 |
| Transportation Specialist | 17 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 9 |
| Correctional Officer | 9 |
| General Engineering | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 7 |
| Information Technology Management | 6 |
| Nurse | 6 |
| Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic | 5 |
| Administrative Officer | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant | 5 |
| Health Aid And Technician | 4 |
| Dental Officer | 4 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,872 (209 postings).
No city of West Virginia is among the 250 largest in the US. The state's own totals are on the other tabs.
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The median wage in West Virginia is $45,300 a year ($21.78 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-11%). The 10th percentile earns $26,070 and the 90th $98,220.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 80,630 | 114.9 | 1.01 | $39,090 | $27,920 | $61,510 | -18% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 60,770 | 86.6 | 0.98 | $27,680 | $21,450 | $44,700 | -21% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 59,900 | 85.4 | 0.97 | $37,210 | $27,360 | $62,230 | -16% |
| Sales and Related | 59,570 | 84.9 | 0.98 | $30,360 | $22,010 | $62,710 | -21% |
| Management | 42,090 | 60.0 | 0.84 | $93,590 | $48,560 | $180,590 | -26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 32,310 | 46.1 | 0.68 | $69,910 | $40,970 | $123,030 | -15% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 64,450 | 91.9 | 1.45 | $76,530 | $39,560 | $147,870 | -12% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 42,210 | 60.2 | 1.03 | $52,820 | $29,630 | $76,880 | -13% |
| Production | 34,180 | 48.7 | 0.88 | $46,490 | $29,790 | $78,200 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 40,080 | 57.1 | 1.12 | $32,210 | $23,040 | $45,620 | -16% |
| Construction and Extraction | 42,670 | 60.8 | 1.47 | $57,620 | $35,640 | $88,190 | -3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 35,400 | 50.5 | 1.29 | $49,740 | $30,910 | $91,810 | -17% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 14,520 | 20.7 | 0.61 | $80,720 | $45,520 | $157,140 | -26% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 21,950 | 31.3 | 1.07 | $31,150 | $23,350 | $48,880 | -17% |
| Protective Service | 16,160 | 23.0 | 0.95 | $45,390 | $21,140 | $71,520 | -9% |
| Personal Care and Service | 12,010 | 17.1 | 0.82 | $29,430 | $21,780 | $49,910 | -19% |
| Community and Social Service | 14,490 | 20.6 | 1.20 | $48,690 | $34,750 | $74,110 | -16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 9,590 | 13.7 | 0.81 | $84,440 | $47,090 | $147,070 | -15% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 5,080 | 7.2 | 0.55 | $45,830 | $28,580 | $94,100 | -27% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 7,300 | 10.4 | 1.10 | $68,400 | $40,670 | $122,300 | -17% |
| Legal | 5,310 | 7.6 | 0.90 | $80,060 | $42,100 | $161,120 | -22% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 950 | 1.4 | 0.49 | $37,000 | $24,180 | $62,130 | +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 West Virginia ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $8.75 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 4.82% |
| 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) | 89.5 |
| Median gross rent per month | $883 |
| Median home value | $170,800 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 75.5% |
| Poverty rate | 16.7% |
| Drive alone to work | 77.6% |
| Public transit to work | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 17.7% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
2.1% of residents of West Virginia were born abroad (37,170 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,757 |
| India | 2,296 |
| Philippines | 2,200 |
| Germany | 1,591 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 1,490 |
| Canada | 1,321 |
| England | 999 |
| Guatemala | 942 |
| El Salvador | 886 |
| Vietnam | 842 |
| Peru | 721 |
| Korea | 719 |
| Nigeria | 646 |
| Italy | 573 |
| Jamaica | 550 |
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$8.75 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 4.82% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$60,798 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
239 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.