Economists Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Economists in the United States is around $128180 per year.

How much do Economists make in the United States?

In the United States, Economists earn an average hourly wage of $61.63 and a mean annual wage of $128180.

Mean Hourly Wage

$61.63

Mean Annual Wage

$128180

Economists earnings by experience

For Economists positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $30.04 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $39.33 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $54.78, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $75.45. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $99.63 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Economists roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $62480 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $81810 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $113940. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $156940, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $207230 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Economists

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$30.04

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$62480

Earnings for Junior-level Economists

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$39.33

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$81810

Earnings for Mid-level Economists

Median Hourly Wage

$54.78

Median Annual Wage

$113940

Earnings for Senior-level Economists

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$75.45

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$156940

Earnings for Top-level Economists

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$99.63

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$207230

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)