U.S. number of workers paid hourly rates 1979-2022

Published by Statista Research Department, May 22, 2024

In 2022, around 78.73 million workers were paid hourly rates in the United States. This is an increase from the previous year, when 76.13 million workers were paid hourly rates. The decline seen in 2020 is likely due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Number of wage and salary workers paid hourly rates in the United States from 1979 to 2022 (in millions)

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Release date

January 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

1979 to 2022

Age group

16 years and over

Supplementary notes

Wage and salary workers, excluding incorporated self employed

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