California Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$99,122

Total Households

13,548,091

High Earners ($150k+)

31.8%

Very Low (<$20k)

9.8%

California Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in California (2024).

California Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k9.8%
Low $20k-34k7.9%
Lower Middle $35k-49k8.1%
Middle $50k-74k13.0%
Upper Middle $75k-149k29.4%
High $150k+31.8%



Household Income FAQs for California

The median household income in California is $99,122.

In recent years, the median household income in California has increased by 62.8%.