(NEXSTAR) – The disparity between the income that an average U.S. resident brings in yearly compared to those sitting at the top of earners in each state has always been a major topic of discussion.

In fact, WalletHub states that “the highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States earn over 12 times more than those in the lowest-earning 10%, based on the latest Census data.”

And while looking up what the “average salary” is across the country, ($74,600, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve), appears to give a solid idea of how far off most Americans are from the 5% club, a closer look at the high-end salaries reveals that the disparity is even more stark.

WalletHub broke down the income of all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C into three different groups: the average annual income of the top 5%, the average for the bottom 20%, and the median for all of each state’s residents.

Landing at No. 1 was New York where the top 5% makes about $553,000 a year. That’s almost $35,000 more than the next two highest states and nearly $100,000 more than the 10th-ranked state.

While the top 5% is thriving in the Empire State, its bottom 20% is falling well short, ranking 44th in salary with $13,301.

Right behind New York is Connecticut and Virginia where the average is about $518,000 apiece. Followed by New Jersey and Illinois which are both hovering around $505,000.

The state with the lowest top 5% threshold is Alaska, where earning roughly $321,000 will get you into the club. Hawaii and Vermont aren’t far behind where the top 5% makes about $334,000.

Check out what you need to make in your state:

As for what state’s residents make the most money on average, Washington D.C. finished with the highest median income of $162,265. Unfortunately, D.C. also finished with the lowest salary for the average annual income of the bottom 20%, with $9,011.

Other states that had a high median income were Hawaii ($141,832), Massachusetts ($127,760), Maryland ($124,693), and California ($123,988).

These states with a smaller gap between the average earner and the top 5% make it easier to make the jump, but it’s still difficult.

According to GoBankingRates, it will take a variety of factors to make that jump. First, you need a steady increase in income. This could mean you are making better financial decisions, investing wisely, or perhaps experiencing career advancements.

Another factor is maybe having a solid investment strategy, look to see that you are getting positive returns on your investment and that you have a well-diversified portfolio.

Finally, prioritize your long-term financial stability. Look to prioritize saving over short-term pleasures.

And if you’re looking to go even higher than the top 5%, Forbes found that to be one of the top 1% of earners in the U.S., you need to bring in an annual salary of at least $597,815, so start saving up!

One. More. Win.

That is all the Aggies need to clinch their first-ever baseball national championship after their Game One victory over the Tennessee Volunteers 9-5 Saturday night to stay undefeated in the NCAA tournament.

The Volunteers talked about facing Ryan Prager, knowing the difficulty they would endure facing A&M’s ace to start off the series. However, there wasn’t much talk about A&M’s sizzling-hot offense and the impact that it can have in a game.

Gavin Grahovac wasted no time reminding Tennessee of said impact.

Grahovac launched the third pitch of the ball game into the right field seats to give the Aggies a quick 1-0 lead, the first leadoff home run in the College World Series in over 20 years. An RBI single by Caden Sorrell scored Jackson Appel and gave A&M a 2-0 lead after the first inning. Tennessee would score a run in the second inning to cut the lead to one.

And then came the top of the third inning.

Three hits and one throwing error later, and the Aggies were up 7-1 over the top-ranked team in the nation.

Kaeden Kent would ensure the lead in the seventh inning with a two-run homer to the Aggie bullpen and put the Maroon and White ahead 9-2.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, Tennessee began a small rally, with two long balls of their own scoring three Volunteer runs and cutting the Aggie lead to four.

And then, out of the pen comes Evan Aschenbeck, and the rest is history.

Aschenbeck needed 46 pitches to get him through two-and-two-thirds innings of work, but he made every single one count, allowing only two hits and striking out seven to secure the win for A&M.

Ryan Prager would score the win on the mound for the Aggies. He gave up eight hits and allowed two earned runs, but he did not walk anyone and struck out six in his four innings of work.

With the win, Texas A&M became the first team since the Vanderbilt Commodores in 2015 to win their first nine games in the NCAA tournament.

Texas A&M will look to shut the door and clinch their first national baseball championship as Game Two comes around tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 p.m. CST on ABC.

Texas A&M baseball is two games away — perhaps three — from achieving a historic first for the program.

With two victories over the No. 1 national seed Tennessee baseball team in the College World Series championship series, the No. 3 seed Aggies will have won the program’s first CWS title. But that is a prospect easier said than done, as Aggies coach Jim Schlossnagle is likely aware.

Texas A&M is 1-4 all time vs. Tennessee under the Aggies coach, whose Vols counterpart, Tony Vitello, actually served as his recruiting coordinator at TCU from 2011-13. Schlossnagle’s only victory over Tennessee came in the 2023 SEC Baseball Tournament, and the Vols defeated the Aggies 7-4 in the 2024 edition of the tournament.

MORE: Watch Texas A&M vs. Tennessee in CWS with Fubo (free trial)

Moreover, Texas A&M is dealing with several injuries as it heads to the biggest stage afforded the sport, including likely top-10 draft pick Braden Montgomery. Jace LaViolette hurt his hamstring vs. No. 2 national seed Kentucky on Monday but returned and was able to play vs. Florida in the CWS semifinals on Wednesday.

If the Aggies are able to take the series vs. Tennessee, no one will be able to say it was unearned. With that, follow along for live scores, updates and highlights from Game 1 of the College World Series championship series:

Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee score

Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee live updates, highlights

This section will be updated closer to first pitch, scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

Pregame

4:07 p.m.: Texas A&M fans have packed the Aggies’ hotel before they head out to the stadium. Here’s a look:

2:40 p.m.: An interesting stat for Texas A&M: The Aggies had not made a national championship in football, baseball or basketball since 1939 until now.

2:16 p.m.: Another hype video, but Tennessee edition:

2:14 p.m.: Texas A&M released a hype video ahead of game one of the national championship series:

What channel is Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee on today?

Game 1 of the CWS championship series will air on ESPN. Karl Ravech (play-by-play), Kyle Peterson (color analyst), Chris Burke (color analyst) and Kris Budden (sideline reporter) will broadcast the game.

Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app (with a cable login), ESPN+ and Fubo, the last of which carries the ESPN family of network and offers a free trial.

MORE: Buy College World Series tickets with StubHub

Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee start time

• Date: Saturday June 22
• Time: 6 p.m. CT

Game 1 of the College World Series between Texas A&M and Tennessee is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT from Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday at noon CT

• Spread: Tennessee (-1.5)
• Over/under: 11.5 runs
• Moneyline: Tennessee (-185) | Texas A&M (+140)

Texas A&M baseball schedule 2024

Below is Texas A&M’s postseason schedule. For the Aggies’ full 2024 college baseball schedule, click here.

Bryan-College Station Regional

• Friday, May 31: (3) Texas A&M 8, Grambling 0
• Saturday, June 1: (3) Texas A&M 4, Texas 1 (11 innings)
• Sunday, June 2: (3) Texas A&M 9, Louisiana 4

Bryan-College Station Super Regional

• Saturday, June 8: (3) Texas A&M 10, Oregon 6
• Sunday, June 9: (3) Texas A&M 15, Oregon 9

College World Series

• Saturday, June 15: (3) Texas A&M 3, Florida 2
• Monday, June 17: (3) Texas A&M 5, (2) Kentucky 1
• Wednesday, June 19: (3) Texas A&M 6, Florida 0

CWS championship series

• Saturday, June 22: (3) Texas A&M vs. (1) Tennessee
• Sunday, June 23: (1) Tenessee vs. (3) Texas A&M
• Monday, June 24*: (3) Texas A&M vs. (1) Tennessee

* If necessary

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