Economists salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $100,180–$158,020
- vs U.S. median
- -2%
- Metro rank
- #7 of 10
Economists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $122,570 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $124,720 and in line with the GA statewide median of $122,570. It ranks #7 of 10 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Economists salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $122,570 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $100,180 and $158,020. The 10th percentile is $81,880 and the 90th is $187,330.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Economists?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $124,720 and in line with the GA statewide median of $122,570. It ranks #7 of 10 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Economists make an hour in Atlanta?
About $58.93 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $122,570 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $48.16–$75.97 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.