How Does Your Income at 45–54 Compare to Others? Find Out Where You Stand Now

Key Takeaways Households ages 45–54 earn a median income of $91,880, the highest of any group, according to 2022 data from the Federal Reserve. Households in this age group often have two full-time earners. More recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that workers ages 45-54 earn a median of $71,604 each. Income varies widely, with homeowners and college graduates earning substantially more than renters and those without a college degree. Income is just one piece of the puzzle—track ...