2026 Employment & Compensation Guide

In this section, you’ll learn:  

• Why a workforce shortage persists
• What job-seekers prioritize when evaluating employers
• The top growth sectors to watch 

We’ll share insight on:  

• How AI, automation and robotics are affecting industries and creating new opportunities
• What effect technology is having on labor
• How employers can avoid the pitfalls of the skilled labor shortage 

Here, you’ll find:  

• Average salaries for 100+ common positions to help you ensure competitive wages
• A map of the national worker shortage index
• A chart on salaries by state: Does your state pay more and less than the national average?  
• What job sectors are growing and which are shrinking  

We’ll also tell you about The Nesco Difference:
How we provide the SUPPORT your HR department needs to operate more efficiently so they can focus on day-to-day tasks.