The income it takes to join the top 5% of earners in your state—in 12 states it’s over $500,000

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You'll need to clear $330,000 in household income to be considered part of the top 5% of earners in the U.S., according to a new analysis by GOBankingRates.
But in 12 states, the bar is much higher. In these places, the average income for top-earning households exceeds $500,000 a year.
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This story appeared on cnbc.com, 2025-05-19 15:52:01.
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