How much does an economist make in Connecticut?
$101,400a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Connecticut. That is $48.75 an hour or $8,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.75
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,740Median: $101,400Highest 10%: $166,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,740 | $35.93 | |
| 25th | $88,440 | $42.52 | |
| Median | $101,400 | $48.75 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.18 | |
| 90th | $166,100 | $79.84 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hartford, CT | $96,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 23. Michigan | $106,400 |
| 24. Minnesota | $105,100 |
| 25. Florida | $102,400 |
| 26. Connecticut | $101,400 |
| 27. Iowa | $96,310 |
| 28. Arkansas | $91,560 |
| 29. Maine | $91,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $48.75 ($101,400 a year).
Do economists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $101,400 against $124,700 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for economist pay?
Connecticut ranks 26 of 40 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays economists the most?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $96,720 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.