Economists Salary in North Carolina
Economists in North Carolina earn a median of $136,150 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $136,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460; the top 10% earn over $224,270. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Environmental Economists$136,150 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$80,900 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$119,090 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$96,560 median in North Carolina
- Actuaries$128,730 median in North Carolina
- Statisticians$115,690 median in North Carolina
Economists pay in North Carolina
How much do economists make in North Carolina?
The median is $136,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460 and the top 10% earn over $224,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 40 (+9% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.