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Seasonally adjusted
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Jan 2019 – Oct 2026
Average pay per hour worked across the sample. Source: Gusto payroll data, January 2019 to present.
Breakdown
Industry · Oct 2026 · dollars per hour
Break down by
| Industry | Dollars per hour |
|---|---|
| Information | $55.80 |
| Finance & Ins. | $52.83 |
| Prof. & Technical | $52.51 |
| Utilities | $52.30 |
| Education | $49.38 |
| Mining & Oil | $48.45 |
| Mgmt of Cos. | $42.17 |
| Wholesale | $39.27 |
| Manufacturing | $37.73 |
| Real Estate | $36.40 |
| Construction | $35.13 |
| Admin & Support | $35.09 |
| Health Care | $34.68 |
| Transport & Whse | $32.15 |
| Retail | $30.74 |
| Arts & Rec. | $29.49 |
| Other Services | $29.14 |
| Agriculture | $27.02 |
| Accom. & Food | $18.93 |
By region
US Census regions · Oct 2026 · seasonally adjusted
- West$41.99
- Northeast$39.30
- South$35.13
- Midwest$33.02