North Carolina

Economists Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$136,220
-2.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$65.49
 
10th Percentile
$35,460
Entry level
90th Percentile
$224,270
Senior level
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Salary Range

Economists in North Carolina earn between $35,460 and $224,270, with a mean of $136,220. The national average for this role is $138,967.

$136,220 mean
10th Percentile$35,46090th Percentile$224,270

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$136,220
National Average$138,967
District of Columbia$175,100
New York$168,580
New Jersey$161,990
Kansas$150,950
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Data Source

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