Economists Salary in Indiana
Economists in Indiana earn a median of $80,750 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,350; the top 10% earn over $163,380. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
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Similar jobs in Indiana
- Environmental Economists$80,750 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$92,410 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$91,470 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Actuaries$100,690 median in Indiana
- Statisticians$109,300 median in Indiana
- Management Analysts$95,560 median in Indiana
Economists pay in Indiana
How much do economists make in Indiana?
The median is $80,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,350 and the top 10% earn over $163,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 40 (−35% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.