How much does an economist make in Cleveland?
$105,300a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $50.64 an hour or $8,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.64
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,990Median: $105,300Highest 10%: $261,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,990 | $34.13 | |
| 25th | $70,990 | $34.13 | |
| Median | $105,300 | $50.64 | |
| 75th | $171,000 | $82.19 | |
| 90th | $261,200 | $125.60 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for economists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $239,400 |
| Psychologist | $139,200 |
| Materials Scientist | $111,800 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $95,800 |
| School Psychologist | $94,250 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,070 |
| Chemist | $82,020 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,290 |
| Medical Scientist | $78,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $50.64 ($105,300 a year).
Do economists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $105,300 against $124,700 nationally, 16% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $120,000, so Cleveland pays 12% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for economist pay?
36 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $261,200 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.