Pierce County, Washington

The median household income in Pierce County, Washington is $96,632, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Pierce County is $45,885, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $96,632.

Pierce County's median household income of $96,632 is higher than the Washington state average of $76,363. The per capita income is $45,885, compared to the state average of $40,628.

The per capita income in Pierce County, Washington is $45,885, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Pierce County's median household income of $96,632 is higher than the Washington average of $76,363. This difference of $20,269 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Pierce County ranks #4 out of 39 counties in Washington by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $96,632 and per capita income of $45,885, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.