Economists salary
The BLS estimates 17,790 Economists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $124,720 (May 2025, SOC 19-3011). Across 10 metros with published figures, medians range from $100,410 in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA to $176,090 in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE17,790 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$176,090 · 850 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$156,750 · 4,570 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$151,510 · 200 jobs
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$142,400 · 200 jobs
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$139,530 · 220 jobs
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$126,420 · 200 jobs
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$122,570 · 220 jobs
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$122,170 · 210 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$108,140 · 820 jobs
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$100,410 · 250 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$156,750 · 4,570 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$176,090 · 850 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$108,140 · 820 jobs
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$100,410 · 250 jobs
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$122,570 · 220 jobs
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$139,530 · 220 jobs
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$122,170 · 210 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$151,510 · 200 jobs
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$142,400 · 200 jobs
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$126,420 · 200 jobs
EMPLOYERS WITH THE MOST VISA-SPONSORED FILINGS FOR THIS JOB
- Amazon85 filings
- Analysis Group58 filings
- Cornerstone Research41 filings
- CRA International24 filings
- Compass Lexecon21 filings
- Federal Express19 filings
- National Economic Research Associates18 filings
- The Brattle Group15 filings
- Econic Partners US15 filings
- Goldman Sachs & Co10 filings
- Keystone Strategy9 filings
- JPMorgan Chase &7 filings
ALL METROS (A–Z)
Questions
What is the median Economists salary in the U.S.?
$124,720 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $89,330–$174,720.
Where do Economists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($176,090), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($156,750), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($151,510). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.