Economists salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $91,270–$161,740
- vs U.S. median
- -13%
- Metro rank
- #9 of 10
Economists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $108,140 a year, based on BLS estimates for 820 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% below the U.S. median of $124,720 and 2% above the MA statewide median of $106,380. It ranks #9 of 10 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE820 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Boston
4 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Research | $235,000 | 6 |
| CRA International | $228,500 | 7 |
| Keystone Strategy | $212,483 | 5 |
| Analysis Group | $211,250 | 20 |
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Questions
What is the average Economists salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $108,140 a year (May 2025). Half of the 820 jobs pay between $91,270 and $161,740. The 10th percentile is $74,080 and the 90th is $227,210.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Economists?
That is 13% below the U.S. median of $124,720 and 2% above the MA statewide median of $106,380. It ranks #9 of 10 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Economists make an hour in Boston?
About $51.99 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $108,140 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $43.88–$77.76 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).
Which employers pay Economists the most in Boston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Cornerstone Research ($235,000), CRA International ($228,500), Keystone Strategy ($212,483). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.