One key measure is the real median level, meaning half of households have income above that level and half below, adjusted for inflation. According to the Census, this measure was $61,372 in 2017, an increase of $1,063 or 1.8 % versus 2016, the second consecutive record level year. This measure was $60,309 in 2016 (up $1,833 or 3.1 % vs. 2015) and $58,476 in 2015 (up $2,863 or 5.1 % vs. 2014).
what is the median income in the us
$61,372 in 2017