Updated on May 29 with the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
The national median household income is $83,730, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau population survey data for 2024.
» MORE: What is the minimum wage?
Median household income in the U.S., adjusted for inflation, grew 1.3% from 2023 when the estimated income was $82,690. The Census Bureau says this increase is not statistically different.
Median income by state: 2024
The state with the highest household median income is Massachusetts at $113,900, according to the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau population survey. The state with the lowest household median income is Mississippi at $55,980.
» MORE: Is the pay gap real?
Scroll to find out what median household incomes are like in your state.
Meet MoneyNerd, your shortcut to smart money moves
NerdWallet's twice-weekly newsletter offers practical, no-fluff guidance to help you spend smarter, save more, and make confident money decisions. Delivered free to your inbox.
Median income by city: 2024
By city, median household income is highest in Sammamish, Washington, at $245,694, according to 2024 U.S. Census Bureau data. Median income is lowest in Camden, New Jersey, at $38,735. Income often correlates with an area's cost of living for housing, taxes, transportation and more. A city that's expensive to live in typically has a high median income, and vice versa.
Find out what the household median income is in your area using 2024 data for more than 600 cities tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
