Economists Salary by State
National median: $124,720
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $129,960 |
| Alaska | $111,040 |
| Arizona | $79,610 |
| Arkansas | $91,560 |
| California | $119,410 |
| Colorado | $121,410 |
| Connecticut | $101,400 |
| Delaware | $159,120 |
| District of Columbia | $167,590 |
| Florida | $102,430 |
| Georgia | $122,570 |
| Hawaii | $83,050 |
| Idaho | $131,270 |
| Indiana | $80,750 |
| Iowa | $96,310 |
| Kansas | $138,790 |
| Kentucky | $71,400 |
| Louisiana | $73,050 |
| Maine | $91,480 |
| Maryland | $144,680 |
| Massachusetts | $106,380 |
| Michigan | $106,350 |
| Minnesota | $105,120 |
| Missouri | $117,010 |
| Montana | $89,340 |
| Nebraska | $75,880 |
| Nevada | $91,340 |
| New Hampshire | $86,130 |
| New Jersey | $167,550 |
| New Mexico | — |
| New York | $136,660 |
| North Carolina | $136,150 |
| Ohio | $120,000 |
| Oklahoma | $89,980 |
| Oregon | $122,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $115,000 |
| Tennessee | $117,650 |
| Texas | $121,420 |
| Utah | — |
| Virginia | $137,590 |
| Washington | $109,300 |
| Wisconsin | $84,000 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)