Economists Salary in Massachusetts
Economists in Massachusetts earn a median of $106,380 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,080; the top 10% earn over $222,610. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Environmental Economists$106,380 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$99,970 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$131,750 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$74,890 median in Massachusetts
- Political Scientists$133,930 median in Massachusetts
- Actuaries$126,040 median in Massachusetts
Economists pay in Massachusetts
How much do economists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $106,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,080 and the top 10% earn over $222,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 40 (−15% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.