The Income Needed to be Middle Class in Every U.S. State (2025)

To Be Middle Class

This graphic illustrates the income needed to be considered middle class in every U.S. state. The middle class is defined as earning between two-thirds and double the median household income. SmartAsset compiled the data as of February 2025.

Key Takeaways

• Middle-class income can range from 36K to 200K.
• A household in Massachusetts needs between $67K and $200K to be considered middle class.
• The median household income in the U.S. is approximately $75,000, with half of Americans earning less.