Median Household Income by State (2024)
The U.S. median household income reached $83,730 in 2024 — an all-time high. But that number masks a nearly $55,000 gap between the highest and lowest-earning states. Here's the complete state-by-state picture from the U.S. Census Bureau.
U.S. Household Income Snapshot (2024)
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (1-year estimates) published September 2025, and the Current Population Survey (CPS) 2025 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Median Household Income by State (2024)
Data from ACS 2024 1-year estimates. Sorted highest to lowest by default.
| # | State | Median Household Income (2024) | vs. U.S. Median ($81,604) | Region | Income Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $113,900 | +$32,296 (+$39.6%) | Northeast | Top Tier |
| 2 | Washington DC | $109,707 | +$28,103 (+$34.4%) | South | Top Tier |
| 3 | New Jersey | $105,800 | +$24,196 (+$29.7%) | Northeast | Top Tier |
| 4 | Maryland | $102,600 | +$20,996 (+$25.7%) | South | Top Tier |
| 5 | Connecticut | $100,500 | +$18,896 (+$23.2%) | Northeast | Top Tier |
| 6 | Hawaii | $98,600 | +$16,996 (+$20.8%) | West | Above Avg |
| 7 | Colorado | $97,113 | +$15,509 (+$19%) | West | Above Avg |
| 8 | California | $96,900 | +$15,296 (+$18.7%) | West | Above Avg |
| 9 | Washington | $95,500 | +$13,896 (+$17%) | West | Above Avg |
| 10 | Virginia | $91,500 | +$9,896 (+$12.1%) | South | Above Avg |
| 11 | Minnesota | $90,700 | +$9,096 (+$11.1%) | Midwest | Above Avg |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $90,100 | +$8,496 (+$10.4%) | Northeast | Above Avg |
| 13 | Utah | $88,600 | +$6,996 (+$8.6%) | West | Above Avg |
| 14 | New York | $85,600 | +$3,996 (+$4.9%) | Northeast | Above Avg |
| 15 | Alaska | $84,900 | +$3,296 (+$4%) | West | Near Avg |
| 16 | Illinois | $81,800 | +$196 (+$0.2%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 17 | Oregon | $78,900 | −$2,704 ($3.3%) | West | Near Avg |
| 18 | Vermont | $76,400 | −$5,204 ($6.4%) | Northeast | Near Avg |
| 19 | Delaware | $75,800 | −$5,804 ($7.1%) | South | Near Avg |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $73,500 | −$8,104 ($9.9%) | Northeast | Near Avg |
| 21 | North Dakota | $73,000 | −$8,604 ($10.5%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 22 | Nebraska | $72,800 | −$8,804 ($10.8%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $72,600 | −$9,004 ($11%) | Northeast | Near Avg |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $72,100 | −$9,504 ($11.6%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 25 | Iowa | $71,400 | −$10,204 ($12.5%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 26 | Michigan | $69,800 | −$11,804 ($14.5%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 27 | Georgia | $68,900 | −$12,704 ($15.6%) | South | Near Avg |
| 28 | Nevada | $68,700 | −$12,904 ($15.8%) | West | Near Avg |
| 29 | Arizona | $68,100 | −$13,504 ($16.5%) | West | Near Avg |
| 30 | Texas | $67,400 | −$14,204 ($17.4%) | South | Near Avg |
| 31 | Kansas | $66,900 | −$14,704 ($18%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 32 | Wyoming | $66,600 | −$15,004 ($18.4%) | West | Near Avg |
| 33 | Maine | $66,100 | −$15,504 ($19%) | Northeast | Near Avg |
| 34 | Florida | $65,800 | −$15,804 ($19.4%) | South | Near Avg |
| 35 | Ohio | $65,600 | −$16,004 ($19.6%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 36 | South Dakota | $65,300 | −$16,304 ($20%) | Midwest | Near Avg |
| 37 | Montana | $64,700 | −$16,904 ($20.7%) | West | Below Avg |
| 38 | North Carolina | $64,400 | −$17,204 ($21.1%) | South | Below Avg |
| 39 | Indiana | $64,000 | −$17,604 ($21.6%) | Midwest | Below Avg |
| 40 | Missouri | $63,700 | −$17,904 ($21.9%) | Midwest | Below Avg |
| 41 | Tennessee | $63,200 | −$18,404 ($22.6%) | South | Below Avg |
| 42 | South Carolina | $62,800 | −$18,804 ($23%) | South | Below Avg |
| 43 | Idaho | $62,100 | −$19,504 ($23.9%) | West | Below Avg |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $61,400 | −$20,204 ($24.8%) | South | Below Avg |
| 45 | Kentucky | $60,800 | −$20,804 ($25.5%) | South | Below Avg |
| 46 | Alabama | $60,200 | −$21,404 ($26.2%) | South | Below Avg |
| 47 | New Mexico | $59,800 | −$21,804 ($26.7%) | West | Below Avg |
| 48 | Louisiana | $59,500 | −$22,104 ($27.1%) | South | Below Avg |
| 49 | Mississippi | $59,127 | −$22,477 ($27.5%) | South | Below Avg |
| 50 | West Virginia | $58,900 | −$22,704 ($27.8%) | South | Below Avg |
| 51 | Arkansas | $58,600 | −$23,004 ($28.2%) | South | Below Avg |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-Year Estimates (ACSBR-025, September 2025); Advisor Perspectives analysis (September 2025); Visual Capitalist (Nov 2025). ACS national benchmark: $81,604.
Median Household Income — Top 10 vs. Bottom 10 States (2024)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 · National median (ACS): $81,604
Income by Demographic & Education (2024)
Median Income by Race/Ethnicity (2024, CPS)
| Group | Median Household Income | vs. U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | $117,289 | +44% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | $87,572 | +7% |
| All Households (U.S.) | $83,730 | — |
| Hispanic (any race) | $70,950 | −15% |
| Black | $56,020 | −33% |
Source: Census Bureau, Income in the United States: 2024 (P60-286, Sept 2025).
Median Income by Education Level (2024)
| Education Level | Median Household Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | $132,700 |
| Some college / Associate's | $76,520 |
| High school diploma | $58,410 |
| Less than high school | ~$40,000 |
Bachelor's Degree Premium: +$74,290 vs. high school diploma in 2024 — the largest-ever education income gap on record. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 (Appendix Table 3).
Household Income FAQ
Sources
U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 2024 1-Year Estimates (ACSBR-025, September 2025) · Census Bureau Income in the United States: 2024 (P60-286, September 2025) · Advisor Perspectives analysis of CPS data (September 2025)
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