How much does an economist make in Delaware?
$159,100a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Delaware. That is $76.50 an hour or $13,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.50
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,690Median: $159,100Highest 10%: $214,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,690 | $35.91 | |
| 25th | $102,300 | $49.17 | |
| Median | $159,100 | $76.50 | |
| 75th | $167,400 | $80.50 | |
| 90th | $214,000 | $102.88 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $139,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $167,600 |
| 2. New Jersey | $167,600 |
| 3. Delaware | $159,100 |
| 4. Maryland | $144,700 |
| 5. Kansas | $138,800 |
| 6. Virginia | $137,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $76.50 ($159,100 a year).
Do economists make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $159,100 against $124,700 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Delaware rank for economist pay?
Delaware ranks 3 of 40 states.
Which city in Delaware pays economists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $139,500 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.