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Average Hourly Earnings Today
The Average Hourly Earnings is currently $37.38, last updated , up 0.00% from yesterday.
Current
$37.38
1 Day
+0.00%
1 Week
+0.00%
1 Month
+0.00%
Data as of · Source: FRED
Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is the average hourly earnings today?
The Average Hourly Earnings is currently $37.38, last updated March 1, 2026. It is up 0.00% from yesterday.
▶When was the average hourly earnings last updated?
The Average Hourly Earnings on this page was last updated March 1, 2026, fetched 3 hours ago. Data refreshes every 10 minutes and is sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED).
▶How has the average hourly earnings changed recently?
Over the past 30 days the Average Hourly Earnings has moved from $37.38 to $37.38, a gain of 0.00%. Week over week it is up 0.00%.
▶What does the current average hourly earnings reading mean?
At $37.38 the Average Hourly Earnings is roughly in line with its level 30 days ago ($37.38). Average hourly earnings for all private employees, wage growth tracker.
▶Where can I see the full history of the average hourly earnings?
Full history, chart, and forecast for Average Hourly Earnings are available on the dedicated Avg Hourly Earnings (Private) page, with data back to the earliest available observation.
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Data sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED). Updated monthly. For informational purposes only, not financial advice.