About Wages USA
Making salary data accessible, transparent, and actionable for everyone navigating their career journey.
Our Mission
Wages USA exists to democratize access to authoritative salary information. We believe that understanding fair compensation is fundamental to career success, workplace equity, and financial planning.
By transforming official Bureau of Labor Statistics data into clear, searchable, and actionable insights, we empower job seekers, career changers, employers, and researchers to make informed decisions based on real-world wage data.
Core Values
- Transparency: We show you exactly where our data comes from and how we present it
- Accuracy: We use only official government sources without modification
- Accessibility: Complex data should be easy to understand and free to access
- Timeliness: We update our database promptly with each new BLS release
What We Do
Wages USA provides comprehensive salary information across:
- 800+ occupations from software developers to healthcare workers to skilled trades
- 400+ metropolitan areas covering all major U.S. cities and regions
- All 50 states plus U.S. territories
- Multiple wage percentiles showing entry-level to top-earner salaries
- Historical trends tracking salary changes over time
Our platform goes beyond raw numbers to provide context, comparisons, and career insights that help you understand the bigger picture of compensation in your field and location.
Our Data Standards
Single Source of Truth: We exclusively use data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program.
No Manipulation: We present BLS data directly without adjustments, extrapolations, or "secret algorithms." What you see is official government data, clearly labeled and dated.
Full Transparency: Every page cites its data source, publication date, and last verification date. We disclose data limitations and explain our methodology in detail.
For complete details on our data practices, see our Methodology page.
Editorial Team & Expertise
Wages USA is built and maintained by a team of data engineers, labor market analysts, and web developers committed to accurate information dissemination.
Our Expertise
- Labor Economics: Understanding of wage determination, labor markets, and employment trends
- Data Science: Expertise in processing, validating, and presenting large datasets
- BLS Data Systems: Deep familiarity with OEWS methodology and data structures
- Web Development: Technical skills to build fast, accessible, user-friendly platforms
Quality Assurance
Every data update undergoes:
- Automated validation checks against source files
- Comparison with historical data to flag anomalies
- Manual review of high-traffic occupation and location pages
- User feedback integration to identify and correct errors
Who Uses Wages USA
Job Seekers
Research fair salary ranges before applying, interviewing, or negotiating offers. Understand what you should expect to earn in your target location.
Career Changers
Compare salaries across occupations to evaluate career transition opportunities. Assess the financial impact of changing fields or industries.
Employers & HR Professionals
Benchmark compensation against local and national market rates. Ensure your salary offers are competitive and equitable.
Researchers & Educators
Access organized, citable labor market data for academic research, career counseling, and economic analysis.
Contact Us
We welcome questions, feedback, and data correction requests.
Get in Touch
- General Inquiries: [email protected]
- Data Questions: [email protected]
- Bug Reports: [email protected]
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days. Data correction requests are prioritized and typically reviewed within 24 hours.
Privacy & Data Usage
No Personal Data Collection: Wages USA does not collect, store, or sell personal information. We do not require accounts or registration to access salary data.
Analytics: We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand which occupations and locations are most frequently viewed, helping us prioritize content improvements. No individual user tracking is performed.
Public Data: All salary information we display is already public domain data published by the U.S. government. We add value through organization, presentation, and accessibility.
Disclaimer
Wages USA provides salary information for educational and informational purposes only. We are not a career counseling service, employment agency, or financial advisor.
Salary data should not be your sole consideration when making career decisions. Actual compensation varies based on individual experience, skills, education, employer policies, negotiation, and current market conditions.
Always verify salary ranges and job requirements directly with potential employers. Historical and statistical data cannot predict individual outcomes.
Learn More
- Data Methodology - How we collect and present data
- Data Sources - Complete attribution and references
- Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS - Our primary data source
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Wages USA is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency.