How much does an economist make in Idaho?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Idaho. That is $63.11 an hour or $10,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.11
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,180Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $173,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,180 | $26.53 | |
| 25th | $86,960 | $41.81 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.11 | |
| 75th | $141,600 | $68.08 | |
| 90th | $173,600 | $83.44 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 6. Virginia | $137,600 |
| 7. New York | $136,700 |
| 8. North Carolina | $136,200 |
| 9. Idaho | $131,300 |
| 10. Alabama | $130,000 |
| 11. Georgia | $122,600 |
| 12. Oregon | $122,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $63.11 ($131,300 a year).
Do economists make more in Idaho than the national average?
Yes: $131,300 against $124,700 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Idaho rank for economist pay?
Idaho ranks 9 of 40 states.
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.