Nation The top 1% income earners by state: Here’s how much you need to make to qualify June 3, 2019 24/7 Wall Street Comments Off on The top 1% income earners by state: Here’s how much you need to make to qualify 24/7 Wall St. reviewed tax data to find the minimum income threshold of the top 1% of earners. Here's each state's earning level to make its top 1%.