CoinMeta data: Currently, an average American worker needs to work more than a full year to earn enough money to buy one Bitcoin ( BTC ). This has not always been the case. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since October 12, 2009, the price of BTC has undergone significant changes. In July 2025, the average price of BTC was $115,101, which means that an average American employee would need 394 full working days, or 1.6 years, to purchase one BTC. Although the current price of BTC seems unattainable, when calculated based on wages, it is actually cheaper than the peak in July 2025.