The Average Social Security Disability Benefits by State
Every US citizen that meets the criteria set by the Social Security Administration (SSA) qualifies for disability benefits. Those benefits and amounts, however, vary by state. Here are the average Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) allocations per state for 2022.
- Alabama: $1,444.96
- Alaska: $1,514.00
- Arizona: $1,499.32
- Arkansas: $1,386.29
- California: $1,376.24
- Colorado: $1,528.51
- Connecticut: $1,562.73
- Delaware: $1,566.60
- Florida: $1,447.01
- Georgia: $1,433.80
- Hawaii: $1,497.31
- Idaho: $1,408.40
- Illinois: $1,491.35
- Indiana: $1,470.15
- Iowa: $1,397.40
- Kansas: $1,435.31
- Kentucky: $1,430.77
- Louisiana: $1,360.10
- Maine: $1,424.46
- Maryland: $1,539.00
- Massachusetts: $1,514.27
- Michigan: $1,501.80
- Minnesota: $1,495.02
- Mississippi: $1,372.31
- Missouri: $1,427.88
- Montana: $1,349.78
- Nebraska: $1,394.28
- Nevada: $1,485.24
- New Hampshire: $1,510.44
- New Jersey: $1,587.02
- New Mexico: $1,357.55
- New York: $1,522.72
- North Carolina: $1,442.21
- North Dakota: $1,381.59
- Ohio: $1,411.44
- Oklahoma: $1,406.54
- Oregon: $1,451.19
- Pennsylvania: $1,501.24
- Rhode Island: $1,456.87
- South Carolina: $1,449.35
- South Dakota: $1,377.75
- Tennessee: $1,422.20
- Texas: $1,441.41
- Utah: $1,449.02
- Vermont: $1,397.91
- Virginia: $1,481.09
- Washington: $1,512.75
- West Virginia: $1,454.96
- Wisconsin: $1,470.02
- Wyoming: $1,455.03
The total benefits will also be determined by each individual's circumstances and condition(s). The data provided here was based on the Social Security Administration's Annual Statistical report.
It is also worth noting that the upcoming Social Security Disability Benefits by State 2022 report will likely look much like this data from 2021. This is also encouraging because, in addition to the parity among average allotments per state, there is stability in these numbers.
Disability programs and the SSA is there for those who need them and for American citizens who have contributed to making the system work. Despite recent concerns, the system is still working, and the outlook appears stable for SSDA recipients today and in the future.
In 2023, Social Security payments will be increased by 8.7% to keep up with rising inflation. This means that recipients will begin receiving larger payments in January 2023.