Do also take into account that the median wage in the US is only around 35K per year. Clearly most americans are not in line for a 6 figure salary, nor will they ever be.
That's one of my biggest arguments (see my post history). I am super fortunate I am a software developer and earn a decent salary in the US. I pay $700/m for the highest plan my employer offer.
I know I am lucky. I've met many, many people who aren't as fortunate. I worked for 204 days from my little girl's ICU room. I was able to make ends meet. My fight is for the average American, the $30-45k earners, who don't WFH, and have sick kids in hospitals - and are forced to work to keep their benefits, while their kid is alone in the ICU.
