2017-2022 study shows Connecticut's top 5% income earners need $656,438, highest in US.

A new study by GOBankingRates reveals wealth differences across New England states. To be in the top 5% of income earners in Connecticut, the richest state, one must make $656,438 – more than any other state in the US. Wealth has changed significantly across most U.S. states over the five-year period of 2017 through 2022, with the median income for the top 5% varying depending on location.