People in These States Make the Most Money, Study Finds. How Did Florida Compare?

People in these states make the most money, study finds. How did Florida compare?

According to the latest data from the Federal Reserve, the median household income in the U.S. is listed at just below $81,000.However, that figure looks much different when you break the data down by state.And that’s exactly what WalletHub did on Tuesday with its study looking at which states have people making the highest income.“By measuring the income of various percentiles against a state’s media income, we can better identify where income …

States Where People Have the Highest Income in 2025

The median yearly income in the U.S. is approximately $81,000, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve. However, income inequality remains a pressing issue, with some individuals earning significantly more while others continue to face financial hardship. To provide deeper insight of how Americans are faring across the country, WalletHub analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on three key factors: the average ann…