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Seasonally adjusted
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Jan 2019 – Sep 2026
Average pay per hour worked across the sample. Source: Gusto payroll data, January 2019 to present.
Breakdown
Industry · Sep 2026 · dollars per hour
Break down by
| Industry | Dollars per hour |
|---|---|
| Information | $55.78 |
| Utilities | $53.45 |
| Finance & Ins. | $52.77 |
| Prof. & Technical | $52.25 |
| Mining & Oil | $49.03 |
| Education | $48.99 |
| Mgmt of Cos. | $42.35 |
| Wholesale | $39.27 |
| Manufacturing | $37.70 |
| Real Estate | $36.31 |
| Construction | $35.09 |
| Admin & Support | $34.69 |
| Health Care | $34.55 |
| Transport & Whse | $32.12 |
| Retail | $30.63 |
| Arts & Rec. | $29.63 |
| Other Services | $28.96 |
| Agriculture | $27.05 |
| Accom. & Food | $18.88 |
By region
US Census regions · Sep 2026 · seasonally adjusted
- West$41.99
- Northeast$39.14
- South$34.98
- Midwest$32.91