U.S. Hourly Wage Forecast
Below is a forecast of average hourly wages in the U.S. broken down by month. This forecast of hourly wages is based on prior values of hourly wages along with other employment indicators, inflation, and business indicators. Please see our methodology page for a better understanding of how this forecast is created.
Average Hourly Wage Forecast Values
U.S. Average Hourly Wages, Total Private. USD/Hour
| Month | Date | Forecast Value | Avg Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Nov 2025 | 31.81 | ±0.00 |
| 1 | Dec 2025 | 31.97 | ±0.023 |
| 2 | Jan 2026 | 31.90 | ±0.028 |
| 3 | Feb 2026 | 32.00 | ±0.031 |
| 4 | Mar 2026 | 32.08 | ±0.033 |
| 5 | Apr 2026 | 32.16 | ±0.034 |
| 6 | May 2026 | 32.22 | ±0.036 |
| 7 | Jun 2026 | 32.14 | ±0.037 |
| 8 | Jul 2026 | 32.29 | ±0.038 |
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Average Wages per hour. USD/Hr.
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|---|---|
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