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Average Hourly Earnings: Total Private — Decatur, AL (NSA)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-19460.AHE.M.NSA.IND-05000000

Latest (y/y)−7.1%September 2026
Previous (y/y)−6.7%August 2026
Level28.56 USD/hourSeptember 2026

Average Hourly Earnings: Total Private — Decatur, AL (NSA) was down 7.1% year on year in September 2026, compared with −6.7% in August 2026.

The level stood at 28.56 USD/hour.

That is the lowest reading since September 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −13.0% (Apr 2022) to 26.6% (Dec 2019), averaging 4.6%.

Average Hourly Earnings: Total Private — Decatur, AL (NSA), annual % change, Jan 2008 – Sep 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%30%2010201520202025Robomacro
Average Hourly Earnings: Total Private — Decatur, AL (NSA), annual % change, Jan 2008 – Sep 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
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Average Hourly Earnings: Total Private — Decatur, AL (NSA), level (USD/hour).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202628.56 USD/hour−7.1
August 202629.35 USD/hour−6.7
July 202630.19 USD/hour−3.9
June 202629.68 USD/hour−5.2
May 202629.60 USD/hour−3.7
April 202629.21 USD/hour−4.4
March 202629.46 USD/hour−1.9
February 202629.26 USD/hour0.4
January 202629.52 USD/hour−3.9
December 202530.16 USD/hour0.2
November 202530.67 USD/hour0.8
October 202530.85 USD/hour3.1
September 202530.75 USD/hour5.2
August 202531.45 USD/hour12.4
July 202531.43 USD/hour12.7
June 202531.31 USD/hour17.2
May 202530.73 USD/hour14.8
April 202530.55 USD/hour17.0
March 202530.03 USD/hour20.7
February 202529.15 USD/hour19.6
January 202530.73 USD/hour21.5
December 202430.10 USD/hour22.4
November 202430.44 USD/hour21.2
October 202429.92 USD/hour19.8

Last 24 observations. The full history (237 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 2007
Observations237
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsUSD/hour
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high26.6% (Dec 2019)
10-year low−13.0% (Apr 2022)
10-year average4.6%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-19460.AHE.M.NSA.IND-05000000

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Decatur, AL (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Decatur, AL (SA)Labor Force: Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Unemployment: Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

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United States Average Hourly Earnings

FAQ

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-19460.AHE.M.NSA.IND-05000000.

Last updated 2026-10-24. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Average Hourly Earnings: Total Private — Decatur, AL (NSA)”.