People are earning more than $200k a year—what's your line of work, and how did you get to that level?

People often debate whether a $100,000 salary is considered rich, upper middle class, or just middle class. It’s a complex question—$100k means something very different for a single person in Little Rock compared to a family of four in San Jose. In general, $100k can provide a comfortable, modest lifestyle, but it’s not exactly extravagant.

Plus, hitting the $100k mark isn’t as impressive as it once was, especially in the U.S. Many career paths offer a clear route to $100k with the right skills, experience, and time. Around 18% of working-age Americans currently make over $100k, and about 32% will likely earn that much at some point in their careers.

On the other hand, a $200k salary is widely viewed as “well off” by most people’s standards. The $200k group is much more exclusive, with only 3% of working-age Americans earning that much. So, for those of you in the $200k club—what do you do, and how did you get there?