How much does an economist make in Maryland?
$144,700a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Maryland. That is $69.56 an hour or $12,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.56
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,710Median: $144,700Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,710 | $45.05 | |
| 25th | $118,500 | $56.95 | |
| Median | $144,700 | $69.56 | |
| 75th | $178,800 | $85.95 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $156,800 |
| Baltimore, MD | $152,700 |
| 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 |
| 7. New York | $136,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $69.56 ($144,700 a year).
Do economists make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $144,700 against $124,700 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Maryland rank for economist pay?
Maryland ranks 4 of 40 states.
Which city in Maryland pays economists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $156,800 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.