Average Salary in American Samoa

Territory of United States · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

$7.93 /hr

Average salary $1,900 /mo

+ 9% vs United States national rate #35 of 56 state Since 2024-09-30

With a population of 50,000, American Samoa is a territory of United States whose economy centers on tuna canning and government. Its minimum wage of $7.93 per hour is 9% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $1,900 per month. Key economic outputs include canned tuna, fish products. The median household income is $28,000 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #35 of 56; state
vs National: +9%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $16,494; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2020: +16%; nominal wage

• SECTOR RATES

Canneries

$5.56 /hr

Since 2024-09-30

Tuna canning and related industries.

Garment manufacturing

$5.56 /hr

Since 2024-09-30

Textile and garment workers.

Other industries

$7.93 /hr

Since 2024-09-30

Applies to most other private-sector workers. This is the representative rate shown.

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $7.93
Monthly: $1,374.62 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $16,494.40 Based on 2,080 hours/year

American Samoa is the only U.S. territory not covered by the federal FLSA minimum wage. Rates are set by industry-specific committees appointed by the U.S. Department of Labor. Rates vary by sector: canneries $5.56/hr, garment manufacturing $5.56/hr, other industries $7.93/hr. The $7.93 figure represents the highest applicable industry rate.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $16,494 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.