How much the typical private-sector worker earns per hour. Rising wages can signal inflation.
| Date | Value | Period | Net Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $37.64 | M06 | 0.1 | 0.30 % |
| May 2026 | $37.51 | M05 | 0.1 | 0.30 % |
| Apr 2026 | $37.41 | M04 | 0.1 | 0.20 % |
| Mar 2026 | $37.35 | M03 | 0.1 | 0.20 % |
| Feb 2026 | $37.27 | M02 | 0.1 | 0.30 % |
| Jan 2026 | $37.15 | M01 | 0.1 | 0.40 % |
| Dec 2025 | $37.02 | M12 | 0.0 | 0.10 % |
| Nov 2025 | $37.00 | M11 | 0.2 | 0.40 % |
| Oct 2025 | $36.85 | M10 | 0.2 | 0.40 % |
| Sep 2025 | $36.70 | M09 | 0.1 | 0.20 % |
| Aug 2025 | $36.62 | M08 | 0.2 | 0.40 % |
| Jul 2025 | $36.47 | M07 | 0.1 | 0.30 % |
| Jun 2025 | $36.36 | M06 | 0.1 | 0.20 % |
| May 2025 | $36.28 | M05 | 0.2 | 0.40 % |
| Apr 2025 | $36.12 | M04 | 0.0 | 0.00 % |
| Mar 2025 | $36.11 | M03 | 0.2 | 0.50 % |
| Feb 2025 | $35.94 | M02 | 0.1 | 0.30 % |
| Jan 2025 | $35.84 | M01 | 0.2 | 0.40 % |
| Dec 2024 | $35.69 | M12 | 0.1 | 0.30 % |
| Nov 2024 | $35.60 | M11 | 0.1 | 0.40 % |
| Oct 2024 | $35.46 | M10 | 0.1 | 0.30 % |
| Sep 2024 | $35.34 | M09 | 0.1 | 0.30 % |
| Aug 2024 | $35.22 | M08 | 0.1 | 0.40 % |
| Jul 2024 | $35.08 | M07 | 0.1 | 0.20 % |