Washington household income — percentiles + top 1%.
Washington’s median household income is $96,526 (+$12,934 vs the national median of $83,592), ranking #12 of 51 jurisdictions. The top 1% threshold (p99) in Washington is $618,155 — placing the state in the middle of the national income distribution with moderate dispersion.
Washington household income percentiles
| Percentile | Washington household income | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| p10 | $18,476 | Bottom 10% (federal assistance threshold) |
| p25 | $45,301 | Bottom quartile |
| p50 | $96,526 | Median household |
| p75 | $166,045 | Top quartile |
| p90 | $289,878 | Top 10% |
| p95 | $387,498 | Top 5% |
| p99 | $618,155 | Top 1% |
For interactive percentile lookup (enter your household income, get exact percentile), open the Washington income percentile calculator →
Washington median household income by age
| Age cohort | Median household income |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | $44,000 |
| 25-34 | $82,000 |
| 35-44 | $108,000 |
| 45-54 (peak earning) | $114,000 |
| 55-64 | $102,000 |
| 65+ | $68,000 |
Compare to your age cohort for a peer-relevant ranking — the all-ages median can be misleading if you’re early-career or retired.
How Washington compares
Washington ranks #12 of 51 jurisdictions for median household income. The spread between p10 ($18,476) and p99 ($618,155) is $599,679 — a 33.5× ratio, indicating wide income dispersion. For the live state-vs-state heat map see the interactive income percentile map.
Washington metros by household income
State median hides metro variation. Seattle and the smaller Washington metros often differ by 30-50%. Click any city to compare cost-of-living against income.
- Seattlemedian $102,900 · pop 4.1MCOL 156 →
- Spokanemedian $59,200 · pop 0.6MCOL 94 →
- Kennewickmedian $66,400 · pop 0.3MCOL 98 →
- Kentmedian $75,800 · pop 0.1MCOL 115 →
- Tacomamedian $62,500 · pop 0.2MCOL 112 →
- Lakewoodmedian $52,800 · pop 0.1MCOL 105 →
- Bellinghammedian $58,500 · pop 0.1MCOL 118 →
More Washington metros coming as we expand city coverage.
Washington household income — common questions
What is the median household income in Washington in 2024?
Washington's median household income is approximately $96,526 (Census CPS 2024 income year). That's +$12,934 vs the national median of $83,592.
What income puts you in the top 1% in Washington?
The top 1% threshold (p99) in Washington is approximately $618,155 of household income. The top 5% threshold is $387,498; top 10% is $289,878.
What is considered low income in Washington?
Households below the 25th percentile (under $45,301/yr) are typically considered low-income in Washington; households below the 10th percentile (under $18,476) qualify for most federal + state assistance programs.
Are there any Washington-specific income distribution quirks?
WA median household income ~$91k — top 6 nationally; King County (Seattle) median ~$110k anchored by Microsoft/Amazon/Boeing wages.
For interactive percentile lookup (enter your household income, see exactly where you rank in Washington + nationally), open the full Washington income percentile guide →
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Source: US Census CPS; state-level deeper percentiles via DQYDJ. Last verified 2026-04-19.