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Economists

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Economists

National Avg Annual Salary

$130,910

National Avg Hourly Wage

$62.94

National Total Employment

15,880

Top Metro Avg Salary

$183,190

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Highest Paying State

New York leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $169,520.

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Largest State Market

District of Columbia has one of the largest employment markets with 3,010 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Ann Arbor, MI shows an average annual salary of $183,190.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 4,300 jobs.

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Top States for Economists

Ranked by average annual salary. Click the state name to open that state’s ranking page.

State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
New York NY $169,520 870 Open
District of Columbia DC $163,820 3,010 Open
Virginia VA $149,770 970 Open
Michigan MI $147,280 280 Open
Massachusetts MA $142,140 770 Open
Georgia GA $141,820 340 Open
Maryland MD $138,830 920 Open
Ohio OH $130,850 130 Open
Missouri MO $129,370 210 Open
Illinois IL $128,330 590 Open