Economists Salary in Ohio
Economists in Ohio earn a median of $120,000 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,770; the top 10% earn over $216,920. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Environmental Economists$120,000 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$90,060 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$102,630 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$57,630 median in Ohio
- Political Scientists$119,370 median in Ohio
- Actuaries$110,980 median in Ohio
Economists pay in Ohio
How much do economists make in Ohio?
The median is $120,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,770 and the top 10% earn over $216,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 40 (−4% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.