According to Social Security Administration, the average US worker earns around $47000.00 but median salary in the country is $30,500.00. This suggest more number of people earn less than the average.
When it comes saving, 30% of american people have less than $1000 per household savings. Top 1% in US has $2.5 million in saving. Top 10% in US has $1 million in saving. This is not a new news but still an ignored issue