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Highest Income in Maranhão

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

Highest Income — Maranhão

2 São Luís $2,080
3 Imperatriz $2,016
4 Balsas $1,920
6 Paço do Lumiar $1,760
7 Pedreiras $1,745
8 Açailândia $1,734
9 Estreito $1,686
10 Presidente Dutra $1,680
11 Carolina $1,680
12 Davinópolis $1,661
14 Porto Franco $1,614
15 Santa Inês $1,600
18 Timon $1,520
19 Dom Pedro $1,509
20 Bacabal $1,503
21 João Lisboa $1,490
23 Trizidela do Vale $1,454
24 Tasso Fragoso $1,454
25 Senador La Rocque $1,454
27 Cidelândia $1,454
28 Lago da Pedra $1,454
29 Barão de Grajaú $1,454
30 Raposa $1,450
32 Vitorino Freire $1,445
33 Lago do Junco $1,440
39 Riachão $1,440
40 Pinheiro $1,440
41 Lima Campos $1,440
42 Godofredo Viana $1,440
43 Capinzal do Norte $1,440
44 Bernardo do Mearim $1,440
45 Igarapé Grande $1,440
46 Barra do Corda $1,440
48 Alto Parnaíba $1,384
49 Ribamar Fiquene $1,381
50 Lajeado Novo $1,376
51 Caxias $1,370
52 Loreto $1,362
53 Benedito Leite $1,360
55 Poção de Pedras $1,330
56 Zé Doca $1,327
59 Arari $1,320
60 Pindaré-Mirim $1,308
61 Peritoró $1,307
63 Paraibano $1,290
64 Montes Altos $1,290
65 Mirinzal $1,290
66 Grajaú $1,290
69 Igarapé do Meio $1,280
70 Nova Colinas $1,280
71 Alcântara $1,280
72 Governador Archer $1,262
73 Pio XII $1,256
74 Sambaíba $1,254
77 Bacabeira $1,240
78 Tufilândia $1,225
79 Santa Rita $1,210
80 Pastos Bons $1,207
81 Bequimão $1,206
82 Codó $1,206
83 Rosário $1,205
84 Cururupu $1,205
87 Miranda do Norte $1,200
88 Anajatuba $1,200
91 Axixá $1,200
93 Bacurituba $1,200
96 Tuntum $1,200
97 Carutapera $1,200
98 Viana $1,200
99 Bom Lugar $1,170
100 Chapadinha $1,164

The highest-income cities in Maranhão represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Olho d’Água das Cunhãs leads with a median household income of $10,378. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Households in Olho d’Água das Cunhãs earn $10,378 — that's -86% above the national median of $75,000.
  • 2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
  • 3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
  • 4. 13 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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