The average annual salary for an American worker in 2025 is approximately $66,622, based on the latest data from the Social Security Administration. The median annual salary, which is less influenced by very high or low incomes, is about $61,984

. There is some variation in reported figures depending on the source and year:

• SoFi reports an average salary of $66,622 and a median of $61,984 for 2025

• Fidelity notes a median weekly wage of $1,139 in early 2024, which annualizes to roughly $59,228

• Other sources like Sage and WFTV indicate averages around $63,795 to $65,470 for recent years

Salaries vary significantly by state, with higher averages typically found in Northeast and West Coast states such as Massachusetts, California, New York, and Washington, often exceeding $70,000 annually. In contrast, Southern states tend to have lower average salaries, sometimes below $55,000

. The difference between average and median salaries arises because averages can be skewed by very high earners, while medians represent the midpoint income. For example, the top 10% of earners make around $173,176 per year, but only a minority of Americans earn above $75,000

. In summary, the typical American worker makes between about $60,000 and $66,000 per year, with significant variation by location, occupation, and experience