Mapped: Where Young Americans Earn the Most

Key Takeaways

• Massachusetts has the highest median household income for Americans ages 25–44, at $123.2K.
• The top earners are heavily concentrated in coastal states and Washington, D.C.
• In 14 states plus D.C., young households have median incomes above $100K.

Using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, this map shows the median household income for Americans ages 25–44 across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. But higher income does not always mean greater financial comfort. Many of the highest-earning states also have some of the country’s steepest housing and living costs.

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