Economists Salary in Washington
Economists in Washington earn a median of $109,300 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,320; the top 10% earn over $167,960. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Environmental Economists$109,300 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$80,930 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$163,350 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$69,590 median in Washington
- Political Scientists$147,060 median in Washington
- Actuaries$134,720 median in Washington
Economists pay in Washington
How much do economists make in Washington?
The median is $109,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,320 and the top 10% earn over $167,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 40 (−12% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.