·Income Percentile
How Much to Be in the Top 1% in Washington?
You need at least $780,000 — 14% higher than the national threshold.
Being "top 1%" means different things in different states. Here's what it takes in Washington:
- Top 1%: $780,000+
- Top 5%: $340,000+
- Top 10%: $220,000+
- Top 25%: $112,000+
- Median: $60,000
For comparison, the national top 1% threshold is $685,000. Washington's threshold is 14% higher.
Use our income percentile calculator to see exactly where you stand.
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, IRS Statistics of Income, SEC proxy filings. All data is from official government sources.