Economists Salary in District of Columbia
Economists in District of Columbia earn a median of $167,590 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $167,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 3,000
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,350; the top 10% earn over $299,110. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Environmental Economists$167,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$125,110 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$126,490 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$102,390 median in District of Columbia
- Political Scientists$152,530 median in District of Columbia
- Actuaries$166,230 median in District of Columbia
Economists pay in District of Columbia
How much do economists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $167,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,350 and the top 10% earn over $299,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 40 (+34% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.