How much does an economist make in Arizona?
$79,610a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Arizona. That is $38.27 an hour or $6,634 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.27
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,000Median: $79,610Highest 10%: $139,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 25th | $79,450 | $38.20 | |
| Median | $79,610 | $38.27 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.06 | |
| 90th | $139,000 | $66.82 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $125,200 |
| Tucson, AZ | $79,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 34. Wisconsin | $84,000 |
| 35. Hawaii | $83,050 |
| 36. Indiana | $80,750 |
| 37. Arizona | $79,610 |
| 38. Nebraska | $75,880 |
| 39. Louisiana | $73,050 |
| 40. Kentucky | $71,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $38.27 ($79,610 a year).
Do economists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $79,610 against $124,700 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Arizona rank for economist pay?
Arizona ranks 37 of 40 states.
Which city in Arizona pays economists the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $125,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.