MA Has Third-Highest Median Household Income, New Census Data Shows

MASSACHUSETTS — New data released by the U.S. Census shows that Massachusetts has the third highest median household income in the country.

Massachusetts's median household income is $94,488, which is more than $20,000 higher than the nation’s median household income of $74,755, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Take a look at which states ranked as the 5 highest and 5 lowest for median household income:

Top 5:

1. New Jersey - $96,346

2. Maryland - $94,991

3. Massachusetts - $94,488

4. Hawaii - $92,458

5. California - $91,551

Bottom 5:

1. Kentucky - $59,341

2. Arkansas - $55,432

3. Louisana - $55,416

4. West Virginia - $54,329

5. Mississippi - $52,719.

Overall, the real median household income for the U.S. fell by 2.3 percent from $76,330 in 2021 to $74,580 in 2022.

A total of 17 states saw decreases, while 28 states saw almost no change. Nationwide, median income fell by 0.8 percent."

These findings come from three Census Bureau reports: Income in the United States: 2022, Poverty in the United States: 2022, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2022.