Median Household Income by State
Census ACS 2023, all households. Ranked highest to lowest.
Estimate only — not financial advice. For decisions specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional. See methodology and sources.
| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $108,210 |
| 2 | Maryland | $101,652 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $101,050 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $99,858 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $98,317 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $96,838 |
| 7 | California | $95,521 |
| 8 | Washington | $94,605 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $93,760 |
| 10 | Utah | $93,421 |
| 11 | Colorado | $92,911 |
| 12 | Virginia | $89,931 |
| 13 | Alaska | $89,336 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $87,556 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $86,117 |
| 16 | Delaware | $84,825 |
| 17 | New York | $84,578 |
| 18 | Illinois | $81,702 |
| 19 | Vermont | $81,211 |
| 20 | Oregon | $80,426 |
| 21 | Arizona | $76,872 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $76,525 |
| 23 | Nevada | $76,364 |
| 24 | Texas | $76,292 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $76,081 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $76,079 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $76,058 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $74,815 |
| 29 | Georgia | $74,664 |
| 30 | Idaho | $74,636 |
| 31 | Maine | $73,733 |
| 32 | Florida | $73,311 |
| 33 | Iowa | $73,147 |
| 34 | Kansas | $73,040 |
| 35 | Montana | $72,980 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $71,722 |
| 37 | Michigan | $71,149 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $70,804 |
| 39 | Indiana | $70,051 |
| 40 | Ohio | $69,680 |
| 41 | Missouri | $68,545 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $67,804 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $67,631 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $64,452 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $63,603 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $62,268 |
| 47 | Alabama | $62,212 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $60,417 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $58,773 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $56,191 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $54,915 |
Estimate only — not financial advice. Percentiles are interpolated from US Census Bureau ACS household income distribution tables and describe where an income falls nationally — they are not a judgment of what you should earn or financial advice. Cost of living varies widely by state and metro.
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