Number of workers paid hourly U.S. 2023| Statista

In 2023, around 80.54 million workers were paid hourly rates in the United States. This is an increase from the previous year, when 78.73 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 2023 (in millions)

Characteristic	Number of wage and salary workers in millions
2023	80.54
2022	78.73
2021	76.13
2020	73.31
2019	82.29
2018	81.92
2017	80.44
2016	79.88
2015	78.23
2014	77.21
2013	75.95
2012	75.28
2011	73.93

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Release date

August 2024

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Region

United States

Survey time period

1979 to 2023

Age group

16 years and over

Supplementary notes

Wage and salary workers, excluding incorporated self employed

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