What Is the Median Household Income?

The median household income is $83,730, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Edited by other Updated May 29, 2026 Updated on May 29 with the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. 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? » MORE: 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? » MORE: Scroll to find out what median household incomes are like in your state.

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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. Explore more on About the author Helhoski Anna Helhoski is a senior writer covering economic news and trends in consumer finance at NerdWallet. She is an on-air contributor and producer of Money News segments for NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast. She is also an authority on student loans. She joined NerdWallet in 2014. Her work has been syndicated in news outlets nationwide including The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and USA Today. She previously covered local news in the New York metro area for the Daily Voice and New York state politics for The Legislative Gazette. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Purchase College, State University of New York. Published in How to Pay Off Debt: Top Strategies for 2026 Credit Score Ranges: What They Mean and How They Work How to Budget Money in 5 Steps 28 Proven Ways to Save Money Get Your Free Credit Score By NerdWallet How to Pay Off Debt: Top Strategies for 2026 By Lauren Schwahn, Jackie Veling 50/30/20 Budget Calculator By Amanda Barroso, Elizabeth Ayoola