Economists Salary in Missouri
Economists in Missouri earn a median of $117,010 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $117,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,260; the top 10% earn over $229,510. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Missouri
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- Environmental Economists$117,010 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$75,800 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$97,090 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$66,460 median in Missouri
- Actuaries$129,220 median in Missouri
- Statisticians$66,330 median in Missouri
Economists pay in Missouri
How much do economists make in Missouri?
The median is $117,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,260 and the top 10% earn over $229,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 40 (−6% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.