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Seasonally adjusted
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Jan 2019 – Aug 2026
Average pay per hour worked across the sample. Source: Gusto payroll data, January 2019 to present.
Breakdown
Industry · Aug 2026 · dollars per hour
Break down by
| Industry | Dollars per hour |
|---|---|
| Information | $55.43 |
| Utilities | $53.07 |
| Finance & Ins. | $52.63 |
| Prof. & Technical | $52.02 |
| Education | $48.62 |
| Mining & Oil | $48.39 |
| Mgmt of Cos. | $42.41 |
| Wholesale | $39.20 |
| Manufacturing | $37.71 |
| Real Estate | $36.25 |
| Construction | $34.95 |
| Admin & Support | $34.57 |
| Health Care | $34.48 |
| Transport & Whse | $31.79 |
| Retail | $30.49 |
| Arts & Rec. | $29.82 |
| Other Services | $28.88 |
| Agriculture | $27.02 |
| Accom. & Food | $18.86 |
By region
US Census regions · Aug 2026 · seasonally adjusted
- West$41.81
- Northeast$38.98
- South$34.89
- Midwest$32.87