How much does an economist make in Baltimore?
$152,700a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $73.43 an hour or $12,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.43
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,630Median: $152,700Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,630 | $38.76 | |
| 25th | $109,200 | $52.50 | |
| Median | $152,700 | $73.43 | |
| 75th | $175,700 | $84.48 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for economists.
| Washington, DC | $156,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $139,500 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $73.43 ($152,700 a year).
Do economists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $152,700 against $124,700 nationally, 22% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $144,700, so Baltimore pays 6% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for economist pay?
3 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 or more.
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.