Economists Salary in Virginia
Economists in Virginia earn a median of $137,590 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $137,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,600; the top 10% earn over $232,410. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Environmental Economists$137,590 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$92,930 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$126,430 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Actuaries$131,900 median in Virginia
- Statisticians$114,920 median in Virginia
- Management Analysts$117,580 median in Virginia
Economists pay in Virginia
How much do economists make in Virginia?
The median is $137,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,600 and the top 10% earn over $232,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 40 (+10% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.