New York

Economists Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$168,580
+21.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$81.05
 
10th Percentile
$82,130
Entry level
90th Percentile
$292,850
Senior level
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Salary Range

Economists in New York earn between $82,130 and $292,850, with a mean of $168,580. The national average for this role is $138,967.

$168,580 mean
10th Percentile$82,13090th Percentile$292,850

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$168,580
National Average$138,967
District of Columbia$175,100
New Jersey$161,990
Kansas$150,950
Delaware$149,020
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New York. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.