How much does an economist make in Indiana?
$80,750a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Indiana. That is $38.82 an hour or $6,729 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.82
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,350Median: $80,750Highest 10%: $163,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,350 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $47,350 | $22.76 | |
| Median | $80,750 | $38.82 | |
| 75th | $144,600 | $69.54 | |
| 90th | $163,400 | $78.55 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Indianapolis, IN | $138,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $120,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 33. New Hampshire | $86,130 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $84,000 |
| 35. Hawaii | $83,050 |
| 36. Indiana | $80,750 |
| 37. Arizona | $79,610 |
| 38. Nebraska | $75,880 |
| 39. Louisiana | $73,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $38.82 ($80,750 a year).
Do economists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $80,750 against $124,700 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Indiana rank for economist pay?
Indiana ranks 36 of 40 states.
Which city in Indiana pays economists the most?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, with a median of $138,300 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.