How much do you need to earn to be middle class in the United States?

In the United States, whether you are considered middle class may depend on where you live.

According to the latest available data from the 2022 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, GOBankingRates has determined the income ranges needed to qualify as middle class in all 50 states. The personal finance website defines “middle class” as households with an annual income ranging from two-thirds to double the state’s median household income.

In states like Maryland and New Jersey, the upper end of the middle class income range approaches $200,000. According to data from GOBankingRates, in Maryland, income between $65,641 and $196,922 is considered middle class. In New Jersey, the middle class income range is $64,751 to $194,252.

It’s not surprising that these states have higher qualifying incomes for the middle class. According to Census Bureau data as of 2022, Maryland and New Jersey have the highest median household incomes in the country, at $96,346 and $94,991 respectively.

Here is a list, in alphabetical order, of the income ranges that qualify as middle class in each state in the United States:

Alabama

Middle class income range: $39,739 to $119,218

Alaska

Middle class income range: $57,580 to $172,740

Arizona

Middle class income range: $48,387 to $145,162

Arkansas

Middle class income range: $37,557 to $112,670

California

Middle class income range: $61,270 to $183,810

Colorado

Middle class income range: $58,399 to $175,196

Connecticut

Middle class income range: $60,142 to $180,426

Delaware

Middle class income range: $52,883 to $158,650

Florida

Middle class income range: $45,278 to $135,834

Georgia

Middle class income range: $47,570 to $142,710

Hawaii

Middle class income range: $63,209 to $189,628

Idaho

Middle class income range: $46,809 to $140,428

Illinois

Middle class income range: $52,289 to $156,866

Indiana

Middle class income range: $44,782 to $134,346

Iowa

Middle class income range: $47,047 to $141,142

Kansas

Middle class income range: $46,498 to $139,494

Kentucky

Middle class income range: $40,122 to $120,366

Louisiana

Middle class income range: $38,568 to $115,704

Maine

Middle class income range: $45,501 to $136,502

Maryland

Middle class income range: $65,641 to $196,922

Massachusetts

Middle class income range: $64,337 to $193,010

Michigan

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