Wed May 07 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Indian Americans Top Asian Earnings Chart in the US

**New York, May 7, 2025** – Indian American households have the highest median annual income among all Asian groups in the United States, according to new data from the Pew Research Center. With a median income exceeding $150,000, they outpace Chinese and Japanese households by approximately 40%.

The report, released today, reveals a significant growth in the Asian American population. Nearly 25 million Asians reside in the U.S., more than double the number from 2000. This community now constitutes 7.4% of the total U.S. population, a substantial increase from 4.2% two decades ago.

While Chinese Americans remain the largest Asian subgroup (22%), Indian Americans comprise a substantial 21%, followed by Filipinos at 19%. The report also highlights a decline in the proportion of immigrants within most Asian communities, although a majority still identify as immigrants. For Indian Americans, this figure decreased from 73% in 2000 to 66% in 2023.

Educational attainment varies widely among Asian subgroups. Indian Americans boast a high rate of bachelor’s degree attainment or higher (77%), second only to Taiwanese Americans (83%). Conversely, communities like Bhutanese, Burmese, Laotian, and Cambodian show significantly lower rates. This disparity is reflected in income levels, with Taiwanese households following Indian households in median income. Interestingly, despite a high percentage of bachelor’s degree holders among Mongolian Americans (69%), their median household income remains the lowest, at $54,300. The report concludes that while high education levels correlate with higher incomes for many Asian groups in the US, there are significant variations across different communities.

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