Here’s How Much Money It Takes In MI To Be Middle Class

MICHIGAN — Most Americans are part of the middle-class, though that varies greatly from state-to-state, according to a recent study.

The Pew Research Center defines people in the middle class as those whose incomes are between two-thirds and double the national median household income. Overall, nearly 20 percent of Americans have upper-class incomes, 28 percent have lower-class incomes and the vast majority fall into the middle class.

Using Pew’s definition of the middle class, online banking company GOBanking.com analyzed the most recent American Community Survey data to determine middle-class income for every state in 2025.

In Michigan, the study showed:

• Median household income: $68,505
• Lowest end of middle class income: $45,670
• Highest end of middle class income: $137,010

Here's how Michigan stacks up against its neighboring states:

Indiana

• Median household income: $67,173
• Lowest end of middle-class income: $44,782
• Highest end of middle-class income: $134,346

Ohio

• Median household income: $66,990
• Lowest end of middle-class income: $44,660
• Highest end of middle-class income: $133,980

Wisconsin

• Median household income: $72,458
• Lowest end of middle-class income: $48,305
• Highest end of middle-class income: $144,916