Median Household Income in Washington
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household Income
$98,141 +30.6% vs nat'l
Rank #8 of 52
How Washington Compares
Washington
$98,141
National
$75,149
30.6% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Hawaii | $100,389 |
| #6 | California | $99,122 |
| #7 | New Hampshire | $99,031 |
| #8 | Washington | $98,141 |
| #9 | Connecticut | $95,781 |
| #10 | Colorado | $95,470 |
| #11 | Utah | $95,166 |
Highest Income Counties in Washington
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | King County | $124,746 |
| 2 | Snohomish County | $111,246 |
| 3 | Kitsap County | $104,158 |
| 4 | Pierce County | $99,564 |
| 5 | Clark County | $97,536 |
| 6 | Thurston County | $96,563 |
| 7 | Skamania County | $93,265 |
| 8 | Island County | $90,551 |
| 9 | Benton County | $89,874 |
| 10 | Skagit County | $89,263 |
Lowest Income Counties in Washington
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Whitman County | $55,406 |
| 38 | Ferry County | $55,614 |
| 37 | Wahkiakum County | $62,653 |
| 36 | Okanogan County | $63,207 |
| 35 | Grays Harbor County | $64,414 |
| 34 | Garfield County | $64,884 |
| 33 | Adams County | $66,136 |
| 32 | Pacific County | $67,081 |
| 31 | Pend Oreille County | $67,436 |
| 30 | Stevens County | $69,327 |
Median Household Income in Washington
Washington has a median household income of $98,141, ranking #8 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 30.6% above the national value of $75,149.
Across Washington's 39 counties, median household income ranges from $55,406 to $124,746. The county with the highest value is King County at $124,746.
The median annual income for all households, including wages, investments, and government transfers.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.