How much does an economist make in Massachusetts?
$106,400a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Massachusetts. That is $51.14 an hour or $8,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.14
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,080Median: $106,400Highest 10%: $222,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,080 | $35.62 | |
| 25th | $91,690 | $44.08 | |
| Median | $106,400 | $51.14 | |
| 75th | $155,100 | $74.58 | |
| 90th | $222,600 | $107.02 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $108,100 |
| Worcester, MA | $99,990 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $94,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 19. Pennsylvania | $115,000 |
| 20. Alaska | $111,000 |
| 21. Washington | $109,300 |
| 22. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| 23. Michigan | $106,400 |
| 24. Minnesota | $105,100 |
| 25. Florida | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $51.14 ($106,400 a year).
Do economists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $106,400 against $124,700 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for economist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 22 of 40 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays economists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $108,100 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.