If you've ever wondered if you make enough income to be in the top 10% in Nevada, then you're not alone. Nevada: How Much It Takes to Be in the Top 10% in the StateBefore we get to the top 10%, let's look at the median household income in the U.S. Also, according to the Motley Fool, "the average U.S. household income in 2024 was $121,000, while the median household income was $83,730." Also, "adjusting for inflation, median household income rose 4% from 2023." The term "median household income" refers to the "income where half of households in a county earn more and half of households earn less," according to County Health Rankings.