The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) commissioned PPG to provide the first comprehensive, economy-wide assessment of the cryptocurrency industry’s labor market and economic impact across the United States.
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Key findings at a glance
A relatively small direct workforce creates a much larger economic footprint
The cryptocurrency industry’s direct employment represents only part of its economic contribution. Through its supply chains and broader economic activity, crypto supports jobs, wages and economic output across industries and communities throughout the United States.
34K
Direct jobs in the U.S. crypto industry in 2026
232K
Total U.S. jobs supported, including in other industries
6×
Jobs supported in other industries for every direct crypto job
$55B
Annual contribution to the U.S. economy in 2026
$31B
Worker income supported across the U.S. economy in 2026
$133K
Average annual crypto industry wage, vs $64K national median
Crypto jobs pay more and support employment across the wider economy
The industry’s economic value is not limited to the people directly employed by crypto companies. For every direct crypto job, approximately six additional jobs are supported elsewhere in the economy.
Figure 1: Average annual pay, crypto industry vs U.S. national median (2026, $)
Crypto workers earn an average of $133,000 a year, more than double the national median wage of $64,000.
Crypto industry average
$133,000
U.S. national median
$64,000
Note: Average annual wage of crypto industry workers compared with the national median wage. Source: PPG, Crypto at Work for the National Cryptocurrency Association (July 2026).
Why crypto has a broad economic footprint: the industry supports far more than its direct workforce. For every direct crypto job, roughly six additional jobs are supported across the wider U.S. economy, generating higher wages and economic activity across industries and states.
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