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Based on figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics full-time wage and salary workers earned $1,070 per week in 2022. Based on these figures, the average salary in the USA for full-time employees is ≈$55,640.
Across industries and job types, wages in Washington D.C. are among the highest in the country. In 2022 the average salary in Washington D.C. was ≈$75,000.
At $16.50 per hour, Washington D.C.’s minimum wage is the highest in the USA.
Yes. Across the USA, differences in minimum wage laws between states and localities contribute to variations in average salaries. Furthermore, certain cities have become hubs within a particular specialism whilst some states are associated with particular industries.
For example, the state of Texas is the USA’s largest oil-producing state and creates a large number of high-paying jobs. San Francisco and the surrounding area is synonymous with technology and innovation; New York City is a global financial center; and, as the seat of the US government, Washington D.C. has a high concentration of professional services. With these cities having higher average salaries, the cost of living tends to be higher than in other US cities.
The average salary in the USA is slightly higher than in Canada and much higher than the average salary in Mexico.
For reference, the average salary in Canada is ≈CAD$66,483 or $49,446 whilst the average salary in Mexico is ≈MXN398,400 or $20,786.
Figures based on data from Paylab.
The average salary for tech workers in the United States is ≈$44,733 per year. This ranges from a base of $33,150 for entry level tech jobs up to ≈$102,369 for more experienced roles.
The average salary for an engineer in Canada is ≈$112,461 per year. This ranges from ≈$89,635 for entry level positions and rises to ≈$157,191 for roles requiring 5+ years of experience.
The average base salary for salespeople in the United States is ≈$30,225 per year. There are significant variations between commision arrangements depending on the sector and level of experience, however average base salary for entry level roles is ≈$26,259, increasing up to ≈$48,777 for more experienced sales roles.
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Five US states (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee) have no minimum wage laws. As a result, wages and salaries tend to be lower in these states.
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