{"id":474660,"date":"2025-10-04T23:59:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T23:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/474660\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T23:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T23:59:18","slug":"how-much-you-need-to-make-to-be-in-the-top-1-in-every-us-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/474660\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much You Need to Make to Be in the Top 1% in Every US State"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                      2025-10-03T15:52:52Z<\/p>\n<p>                              Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Facebook<br \/>\n                                  <a class=\"dropdown-item label-md\" data-email=\"\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Here's how much you need to earn to be in the top 1% in each US state&amp;body=Here's%20how%20much%20you%20need%20to%20earn%20to%20be%20in%20the%20top%201%25%20in%20each%20US%20state%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ftop-one-percent-income-per-state-2025&amp;\" title=\"Email\" aria-label=\"Click to email\" data-utm-term=\"\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;click_url&quot;:&quot;mailto:?subject=Here's how much you need to earn to be in the top 1% in each US state&amp;body=Here's%20how%20much%20you%20need%20to%20earn%20to%20be%20in%20the%20top%201%25%20in%20each%20US%20state%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ftop-one-percent-income-per-state-2025&amp;&quot;,&quot;share_type&quot;:&quot;email&quot;,&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;sharebar&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p>                            Email<br \/>\n                          <\/a>        <\/p>\n<p>                            X<\/p>\n<p>                            LinkedIn<\/p>\n<p>                            Reddit<\/p>\n<p>                            Bluesky<\/p>\n<p>                            WhatsApp<\/p>\n<p>                            Copy link<\/p>\n<p>                            lighning bolt icon<br \/>\n                            An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.<\/p>\n<p>                            Impact Link<\/p>\n<p>                        Save<br \/>\n                        Saved<\/p>\n<p>                  <a class=\"d-md-none app-button\" data-app-button=\"\" data-only-on=\"mobile\" data-component-type=\"app-button\" data-load-strategy=\"lazy\" title=\"Download the app\" aria-label=\"Click to download the app\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/insider-app.onelink.me\/4cpG\/?af_js_web=true&amp;af_ss_ver=2_3_0&amp;af_dp=insider%3A%2F%2Fbi%2Fpost%2Ftop-one-percent-income-per-state-2025&amp;af_force_deeplink=true&amp;is_retargeting=true&amp;deep_link_value=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ftop-one-percent-income-per-state-2025&amp;pid=businessinsider&amp;c=post_page_share_bar_v2_smart_4.13.23\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;app_cta&quot;,&quot;click_text&quot;:&quot;read_in_app&quot;,&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;sharebar&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>                      Read in app<\/p>\n<p>                  <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>              This story is available exclusively to Business Insider<br \/>\n                subscribers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription\" class=\"subscription-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become an Insider<\/a><br \/>\n                and start reading now.<br \/>\n              Have an account? Log in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"body-md\">SmartAsset determined the income needed to be in the top 1% in each US state.<\/li>\n<li class=\"body-md\">In 2025, the top 1% comprises about 1.5 million households.<\/li>\n<li class=\"body-md\">On average, it takes an annual income of $731,492 to be in the top 1% across states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have you ever wondered how much money the 1% makes?<\/p>\n<p>While the <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/florida-texas-utah-outpace-california-in-superrich-growth-2025-10\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">ultrawealthy<\/a> often hold their fortune in a mix of <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/split-5-million-assets-equally-children-stepchildren-2025-5\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">assets<\/a>, the <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/big-tech-salary-side-hustle-content-creator-google-2025-10\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">salary<\/a> earned by the top 1% is still sizable \u2014 but it might vary largely depending on which state you look at.<\/p>\n<p>While earning $416,310 a year puts you in the top 1% of earners in West Virginia, it takes over a million dollars to be in the top 1% in Connecticut.<\/p>\n<p>A recent SmartAsset <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" 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2022 tax returns for each state that would be considered in the top 1% of earners.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/things-to-do-in-each-us-state-from-frequent-traveler\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">each US state<\/a> fared.<\/p>\n<p>                          Alabama<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68c095fb57d362d375e7d9b5&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5213,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3904}}\" alt=\"An aerial view of Huntsville, Alabama.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Alabama has the seventh-lowest income floor for the top 1% when compared to all states.<\/p>\n<p>                                              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/photo\/autumn-colors-on-a-november-day-in-downtown-royalty-free-image\/2186987164\" class=\"image-source-link not-content-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                                            Jeremy Poland\/Getty Images<br \/>\n                                              <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $532,600<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>20,185<\/p>\n<p>                          Alaska<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8498cc993f9955cf5641&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4000,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3000}}\" alt=\"anchorage Alaska\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Alaska has the third-smallest number of top 1% earners, with 3,223 tax returns qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>                                            TripWalkers\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $586,381<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>3,223<\/p>\n<p>                          Arizona<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd853bcc993f9955cf5673&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3995,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2996}}\" alt=\"Phoenix, Arizona.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $641,262 to be in the top 1% in Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $641,262<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>31,872<\/p>\n<p>                          Arkansas<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd85ca5dbc4fd10da9fdc0&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5520,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4140}}\" alt=\"Little Rock, Arkansas.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Arkansas has the fifth-lowest income floor for the top 1% when compared to all states.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $517,761<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>12,198<\/p>\n<p>                          California<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd865d5dbc4fd10da9fde9&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4088,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3066}}\" alt=\"Los Angeles, California.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        California has the largest number of top 1% earners out of all the states.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Marek Masik\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $905,396<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>175,045<\/p>\n<p>                          Colorado<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8a7a5dbc4fd10da9fec6&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4113,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3085}}\" alt=\"Denver, Colorado.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Colorado has the eighth-highest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Kevin Ruck\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $772,989<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>27,685<\/p>\n<p>                          Connecticut<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd86ee5dbc4fd10da9fe0a&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3111,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2333}}\" alt=\"New Haven, Connecticut\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Connecticut is the only state where you need to earn more than $1 million to be in the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            f11photo\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $1,056,996<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>16,917<\/p>\n<p>                          Delaware<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8744cc993f9955cf56fe&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4093,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3070}}\" alt=\"Wilmington, Delaware.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $578,580 to be in the top 1% in Delaware.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Real Window Creative\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $578,580<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>4,726<\/p>\n<p>                          Florida<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8a681c1f80efbec4bc61&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4051,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3038}}\" alt=\"Miami, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Florida has the third-largest number of top 1% earners, with 105,101 tax returns qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Bilanol\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $859,381<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>105,101<\/p>\n<p>                          Georgia<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8861cc993f9955cf573e&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4667,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3500}}\" alt=\"Atlanta, Georgia.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $662,821 to be in the top 1% in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $662,821<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>46,220<\/p>\n<p>                          Hawaii<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd88cecc993f9955cf5753&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4444,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3333}}\" alt=\"Honolulu, Hawaii.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $561,147 to be in the top 1% in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Ronnie Chua\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $561,147<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>6,472<\/p>\n<p>                          Idaho<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8a5bcc993f9955cf5797&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3179,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2384}}\" alt=\"Boise, Idaho.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $627,839 to be in the top 1% in Idaho.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Jacob Boomsma\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $627,839<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>8,145<\/p>\n<p>                          Illinois<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd89fd5dbc4fd10da9fea6&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3556,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2667}}\" alt=\"Chicago, Illinois.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $731,202 to be in the top 1% in Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>                                            RomanSlavik.com\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $731,202<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>56,794<\/p>\n<p>                          Indiana<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8a44cc993f9955cf5792&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5873,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4405}}\" alt=\"Indianapolis, Indiana.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Indiana has the sixth-lowest income floor for the top 1% when compared to all states.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $531,332<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>30,120<\/p>\n<p>                          Iowa<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8ac65dbc4fd10da9fed4&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4405,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3304}}\" alt=\"Des Moines, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $554,046 to be in the top 1% in Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Mihai_Andritoiu\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $554,046<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>13,821<\/p>\n<p>                          Kansas<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8af91c1f80efbec4bc7d&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3411,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2558}}\" alt=\"Wichita, Kansas.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $609,946 to be in the top 1% in Kansas.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Jacob Boomsma\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $609,946<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>12,643<\/p>\n<p>                          Kentucky<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8b421c1f80efbec4bc87&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5873,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4405}}\" alt=\"Louisville, Kentucky.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Kentucky has the fourth-lowest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $496,281<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>18,395<\/p>\n<p>                          Louisiana<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8baecc993f9955cf57c9&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4863,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3647}}\" alt=\"New Orleans, Louisiana.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $551,125 to be in the top 1% in Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Cavan-Images\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $551,125<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>18,593<\/p>\n<p>                          Maine<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8bed1c1f80efbec4bca3&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5280,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3956}}\" alt=\"Portland, Maine.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Maine has the 10th-lowest income floor for the top 1% when compared to all states.<\/p>\n<p>                                            PTAP Aerial\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $550,936<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>6,618<\/p>\n<p>                          Maryland<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8c511c1f80efbec4bcac&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:6549,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4912}}\" alt=\"Baltimore, Maryland\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Maryland has the 10th-highest income floor for the top 5%, who earn at least $304,250 a year.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $677,543<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>29,040<\/p>\n<p>                          Massachusetts<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8c9c1c1f80efbec4bcc5&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:6549,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4912}}\" alt=\"Boston, Massachusetts.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Massachusetts had the second-highest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $965,170<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>32,795<\/p>\n<p>                          Michigan<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8d345dbc4fd10da9ff25&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7339,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:5504}}\" alt=\"Detroit, Michigan.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $561,582 to be in the top 1% in Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $561,582<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>45,218<\/p>\n<p>                          Minnesota<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8de65dbc4fd10da9ff3b&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:8448,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:6336}}\" alt=\"Minneapolis, Minnesota.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $671,408 to be in the top 1% in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $671,408<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>26,423<\/p>\n<p>                          Mississippi<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd8e23cc993f9955cf5817&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5339,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4004}}\" alt=\"Jackson, Mississippi.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Mississippi has the second-lowest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $439,479<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>11,731<\/p>\n<p>                          Missouri<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9216cc993f9955cf589e&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5333,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4000}}\" alt=\"Kansas City, Missouri.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $559,043 to be in the top 1% in Missouri.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $559,043<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>26,898<\/p>\n<p>                          Montana<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd928ecc993f9955cf58b0&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3269,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2452}}\" alt=\"Billings, Montana.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $656,830 to be in the top 1% in Montana.<\/p>\n<p>                                            trekandshoot\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $656,830<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>5,101<\/p>\n<p>                          Nebraska<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9307cc993f9955cf58c9&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:8448,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:6336}}\" alt=\"Omaha, Nebraska.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $603,899 to be in the top 1% in Nebraska.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $603,899<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>8,660<\/p>\n<p>                          Nevada<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd93921c1f80efbec4bdb7&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7339,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:5504}}\" alt=\"Las Vegas, Nevada.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $703,713 to be in the top 1% in Nevada.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $703,713<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>14,754<\/p>\n<p>                          New Hampshire<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd93bf1c1f80efbec4bdc4&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7360,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4912}}\" alt=\"Manchester, New Hampshire.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        New Hampshire has the 8th-highest income floor for the top 5%, who earn at least $311,145.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $735,374<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>6,796<\/p>\n<p>                          New Jersey<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd93efcc993f9955cf58f0&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3992,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2992}}\" alt=\"Newark, New Jersey.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        New Jersey has the third-highest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            FotosForTheFuture\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $901,082<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>43,042<\/p>\n<p>                          New Mexico<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd94565dbc4fd10daa0025&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7339,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:5504}}\" alt=\"Albuquerque, New Mexico.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        New Mexico has the third-lowest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $451,639<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>9,310<\/p>\n<p>                          New York<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd94941c1f80efbec4bdf9&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4375,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3281}}\" alt=\"New York City.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        New York has the fifth-highest income floor for the top 1% when compared to all states.<\/p>\n<p>                                            phototrip2403\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $891,640<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>91,840<\/p>\n<p>                          North Carolina<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd94c75dbc4fd10daa003c&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4093,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3070}}\" alt=\"Charlotte, North Carolina.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $640,783 to be in the top 1% in North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Kevin Ruck\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $640,783<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>46,525<\/p>\n<p>                          North Dakota<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd95095dbc4fd10daa004d&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4829,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3622}}\" alt=\"Fargo, North Dakota.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        North Dakota has the fourth-smallest number of top 1% earners, with 3,431 tax returns qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Jacob Boomsma\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $695,759<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>3,431<\/p>\n<p>                          Ohio<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd954e5dbc4fd10daa005e&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7723,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:5792}}\" alt=\"Columbus, Ohio.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Ohio has the ninth-lowest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Rudy Balasko\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $550,724<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>53,103<\/p>\n<p>                          Oklahoma<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd96171c1f80efbec4be42&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7339,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:5504}}\" alt=\"Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Oklahoma has the eighth-lowest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $544,679<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>16,106<\/p>\n<p>                          Oregon<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd98c15dbc4fd10daa00d8&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:6635,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4976}}\" alt=\"Portland, Oregon.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $603,006 to be in the top 1% in Oregon.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Jesper A\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $603,006<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>19,053<\/p>\n<p>                          Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9902cc993f9955cf59a8&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4809,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3607}}\" alt=\"Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Pennsylvania has the fifth-largest population of top 1% earners, with 58,541 tax returns qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>                                            photosounds\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $655,636<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>58,541<\/p>\n<p>                          Rhode Island<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd99601c1f80efbec4beb0&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:6549,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4912}}\" alt=\"Providence, Rhode Island.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $603,162 to be in the top 1% in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $603,162<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>5,224<\/p>\n<p>                          South Carolina<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9ab75dbc4fd10daa0106&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3000,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2250}}\" alt=\"Charleston, South Carolina.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $580,600 to be in the top 1% in South Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Ayrton Rojo Arango\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $580,600<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>23,203<\/p>\n<p>                          South Dakota<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9b5b1c1f80efbec4bee6&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4552,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3414}}\" alt=\"Sioux Falls, South Dakota.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        South Dakota has the fifth-smallest number of top 1% earners, with 4,062 tax returns qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Jacob Boomsma\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $687,190<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>4,062<\/p>\n<p>                          Tennessee<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9b805dbc4fd10daa011c&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4024,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3018}}\" alt=\"Nashville, Tennessee.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $638,299 to be in the top 1% in Tennessee.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $638,299<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>30,531<\/p>\n<p>                          Texas<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9bee5dbc4fd10daa0140&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7339,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:5504}}\" alt=\"Houston, Texas.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Texas has the second-largest number of top 1% earners, with 128,130 tax returns qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $743,955<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>128,130<\/p>\n<p>                          Utah<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9c84cc993f9955cf5a21&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7339,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:5504}}\" alt=\"Salt Lake City, Utah.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $690,548 to be in the top 1% in Utah.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $690,548<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>13,991<\/p>\n<p>                          Vermont<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9d1b1c1f80efbec4bf23&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5333,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4000}}\" alt=\"Burlington, Vermont.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Vermont has the second-smallest number of top 1% earners, with 3,123 tax returns qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Erika J Mitchell\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $583,559<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>3,123<\/p>\n<p>                          Virginia<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9d565dbc4fd10daa016a&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:9504,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:6336}}\" alt=\"Virginia Beach, Virginia.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Virginia has the seventh-highest income floor for the top 5%, who earn at least $314,694.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Kyle J Little\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $701,792<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>39,103<\/p>\n<p>                          Washington<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dd9da65dbc4fd10daa016f&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3024,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2268}}\" alt=\"Seattle, Washington.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Washington has the seventh-highest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Pavlo Kikot\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $819,101<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>35,597<\/p>\n<p>                          West Virginia<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dead4bcc993f9955cf65d1&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5873,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4405}}\" alt=\"Charleston, West Virginia.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        West Virginia has the lowest income floor for the top 1%.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $416,310<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>7,316<\/p>\n<p>                          Wisconsin<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68dead5a1c1f80efbec4caa3&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:7328,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:5496}}\" alt=\"Milwaukee, Wisconsin.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It takes an annual income of $566,711 to be in the top 1% in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Sean Pavone\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income floor for top 1% of earners:<\/strong> $566,711<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of top 1% returns: <\/strong>27,293<\/p>\n<p>                          Wyoming<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68deadab5dbc4fd10daa0d2e&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4753,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3565}}\" alt=\"Cheyenne, Wyoming.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Wyoming has the smallest number of top 1% earners, with 2,611 tax returns qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>                                            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