As others have pointed out, the term "middle class" is mostly meaningless bullshit. However, if we define "middle class" as being a wage worker that can also afford things like a house, education, and a generally decent standard of living, then that definitely would require a six figure income in many parts of the US these days.
As others have pointed out, the term "middle class" is mostly meaningless bullshit. However, if we define "middle class" as being a wage worker that can also afford things like a house, education, and a generally decent standard of living, then that definitely would require a six figure income in many parts of the US these days.