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# United States Average Hourly Earnings

> United States average hourly earnings is $38 as of Aug 2026, from $38. History from 2006, source Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Free API & MCP access.

Average Hourly Earnings in United States rose to $38 in Aug 2026 from $38 in Jul 2026.

Average Hourly Earnings in United States averaged $27 from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of $38 in Aug 2026 and a record low of $20 in Mar 2006. The series is reported monthly with history from 2006.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $38 | $38 | $38 (Aug 2026) | $20 (Mar 2006) | 2006–2026 | USD per Hour | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United States's average hourly earnings right now?**

Average Hourly Earnings in United States is $38 as of Aug 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's average hourly earnings?**

The all-time high is $38 (Aug 2026); the record low is $20 (Mar 2006), over a series starting in 2006.

**How often is this series updated?**

Average Hourly Earnings for United States is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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