Data-center hourly roles carry 42% US pay premium, Indeed says

Published Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 2:07 PM EDT

Indeed data cited by The Wall Street Journal indicate that US data-center maintenance and installation jobs pay about 42% more than comparable hourly roles at other businesses. The finding links the premium to staffing required for the country's AI data-center buildout, including physical maintenance and monitoring work.

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