Economists Salary in Oregon
Economists in Oregon earn a median of $122,120 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,620; the top 10% earn over $147,600. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Environmental Economists$122,120 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$83,080 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$125,990 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$64,660 median in Oregon
- Political Scientists$119,460 median in Oregon
- Actuaries$130,380 median in Oregon
Economists pay in Oregon
How much do economists make in Oregon?
The median is $122,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,620 and the top 10% earn over $147,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 40 (−2% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.