Do you earn enough to be in the Top 5%; Top 10% of South Carolinians?
Who much do you need to earn to be among the Top 10% of South Carolinians?
According to research by GoBankingRates.com you need to earn $207,367 to be in the top 10%. This would put you 256% above the median income.
- Median income: $58,234
- Top 10% income: $207,367
What if I want to be in the Top 5% of earners in the state of South Carolina?
- How much you need to be in the top 5%: $214,275
- Average household income for the top 5%: $374,427
- Median household income for the entire state: $58,234
- How much more the average 5% makes than the median: 6.4x
Here are how other Southeast states ranking for the Top 5% earners:
- Georgia – $245,320
- Mississippi – $179,799
- Alabama – $202,158
- Arkansas – $193,240
- North Carolina – $228,071
- Tennessee – $215,861
- Florida – $236,080
Did you make the list?
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