Most people make far less than 150k in California, though you wouldn't know it if you're steeped in tech circles, or over-focused on SF. 150k was above 85%ile o

Most people make far less than 150k in California, though you wouldn't know it if you're steeped in tech circles, or over-focused on SF. 150k was above 85%ile of returns in CA in 2018. (90%ile 179k, 75%ile 97k, 50%ile 47k) And this is in returns, so each MFJ/household can statistically replace two lower earners with one higher-earning return.