Economists Salary in Pennsylvania
Economists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $115,000 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,500; the top 10% earn over $164,650. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Economists$115,000 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$78,610 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$106,850 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$63,310 median in Pennsylvania
- Political Scientists$140,020 median in Pennsylvania
- Actuaries$125,040 median in Pennsylvania
Economists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do economists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $115,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,500 and the top 10% earn over $164,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 40 (−8% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.