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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (FRED) · LES1252881600QData through Q1 2026 · Updated Jul 14, 2026 All employment →
The Median Paycheque, Inflation-Adjusted
The median, not the composition-distorted average - the best answer to "are typical workers better off?"
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