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The page itself carries its wage rows, population fields and assumption scope. This library explains the shared official sources, the fields used and what each source can and cannot support.
Official source snapshots.
- BLS May 2025 state occupational wage estimates
40 occupations, 50 states, 2000 selected occupation rows. Any suppressed state wage and its national proxy are separately identified. Source fields include H_MEDIAN, H_PCT25, H_PCT75 and employment. No missing selected hourly median is filled with a fabricated value.
- BLS May 2025 national occupational wage estimates
The same selected occupations supply a national median comparison for the identical roster. This is not an estimate of a typical establishment’s payroll.
- Census Vintage 2025 state population estimates
SUMLEV 040 and state FIPS join the observations. The release uses POPESTIMATE2024 and POPESTIMATE2025. Washington, D.C. and territories are excluded from the requested 50-state set.
- USAGov state government directory
Each state profile links to the corresponding official directory entry. This is a research starting point, not a confirmation of permits or fees.
- BLS technical definitions
Defines employment, included pay and excluded employer costs. Wage distribution percentiles are not ranges for startup cost or model confidence.
Official routes for opening in each state.
The IRS state government directory identifies business, tax and employer agency routes for all 50 states. The saved index and state-page snapshots were retrieved September 5, 2026. Each state hub presents its own named offices and activity-specific questions.
Browse practical state pages →
A directory listing supports navigation and agency identity. It does not verify downstream procedures, exact fees, tax treatment or permission for an individual operation. Keep those determinations attached to the responsible office’s actual response.
Financial information disclaimer
Published research and calculations support business planning and education. They are not personalized financial, investment, tax or legal advice, and they do not guarantee costs, revenue, profit or financing. Estimates depend on the stated format, location, source periods and assumptions. Check the requirements and commitments that apply to your circumstances.