United States Average hourly earnings of all employees, pet care (except veterinary) services, seasonally adjusted
MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.AHE.M.SA.IND-80812910
United States Average hourly earnings of all employees, pet care (except veterinary) services, seasonally adjusted was up 4.2% year on year in September 2026, compared with 0.9% in August 2026.
The level stood at 24.06 USD/hour.
That is the highest reading since May 2025.
Over the past ten years it has ranged from −6.4% (Dec 2019) to 16.5% (Mar 2023), averaging 4.6%.
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Recent data
| Period | Value | Y/Y % |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 24.06 USD/hour | 4.2 |
| August 2026 | 23.61 USD/hour | 0.9 |
| July 2026 | 23.69 USD/hour | −0.2 |
| June 2026 | 23.58 USD/hour | −0.04 |
| May 2026 | 23.50 USD/hour | −1.1 |
| April 2026 | 23.58 USD/hour | −2.1 |
| March 2026 | 23.47 USD/hour | −0.8 |
| February 2026 | 24.04 USD/hour | 2.0 |
| January 2026 | 23.53 USD/hour | 1.1 |
| December 2025 | 23.62 USD/hour | 1.2 |
| November 2025 | 23.45 USD/hour | 1.3 |
| October 2025 | 23.44 USD/hour | 2.1 |
| September 2025 | 23.09 USD/hour | −0.7 |
| August 2025 | 23.39 USD/hour | −0.6 |
| July 2025 | 23.74 USD/hour | 4.1 |
| June 2025 | 23.59 USD/hour | 3.1 |
| May 2025 | 23.77 USD/hour | 4.9 |
| April 2025 | 24.09 USD/hour | 6.6 |
| March 2025 | 23.66 USD/hour | 4.2 |
| February 2025 | 23.56 USD/hour | 5.1 |
| January 2025 | 23.28 USD/hour | 4.2 |
| December 2024 | 23.33 USD/hour | 1.1 |
| November 2024 | 23.15 USD/hour | 4.3 |
| October 2024 | 22.96 USD/hour | 3.1 |
Last 24 observations. The full history (247 observations) is available through the API.
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import requests
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headers={"X-API-Key": KEY})
obs = r.json()["observations"]
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| Latest observation | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| First observation | March 2006 |
| Observations | 247 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Units | USD/hour |
| Adjustment | Seasonally adjusted |
| 10-year high | 16.5% (Mar 2023) |
| 10-year low | −6.4% (Dec 2019) |
| 10-year average | 4.6% |
| Source agency | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) |
| Makrognosis code | US.AHE.M.SA.IND-80812910 |
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FAQ
- What is the current average hourly earnings of all employees, pet care (except veterinary) services, seasonally adjusted in United States?
- The latest reading is 4.2% year on year for September 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
- Where does this data come from?
- It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.AHE.M.SA.IND-80812910.
Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Average hourly earnings of all employees, pet care (except veterinary) services, seasonally adjusted”.