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Economist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Economist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$129,925
Average $129,925
Low $73,003
High $231,230

The average salary for a economist is $129,925 per year in the United States. 219 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Economist job openings in United States

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Economist
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics3.9out of 5 stars.
Philadelphia, PA
$55,602 - $72,285 a year
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Economist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MERCOR
 
$315,000per year
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Federal Reserve Bank of San Fr...
 
$293,125per year
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Natixis
 
$267,500per year
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DoorDash
 
$264,600per year
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
 
$256,100per year
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Plaid
 
$255,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Economists near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $231,917 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $182,407 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $160,256 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $154,937 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $128,114 per year

Where can an Economist earn more?

Compare salaries for Economists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Economist get paid in United States?

Senior Economist

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Average $132,222 per year

Junior Economist

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Average $105,849 per year