U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

BLS Information

Overview of BLS Wage Data by Area and Occupation

BLS wage data are available by occupation for the Nation, regions, States, and many metropolitan areas.

National Wage Data

• For pay-setting purposes. Data include information on the level of difficulty and complexity of work.
• For over 800 occupations. Data are classified using the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System.
• For about 400 industries. Occupational wage data for sector, 3-, 4- and 5-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industries.
• Data by occupation and gender (PDF). Data for men and for women in 200 occupations.

Wage Data by Region

• For Census divisions. (New England, Middle Atlantic, East North Central, West North Central, South Atlantic, East South Central, West South Central, Mountain, and Pacific.)

Wage Data by State

• By State. 50 States plus District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.