How much does an economist make in Minnesota?
$105,100a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Minnesota. That is $50.54 an hour or $8,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.54
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,380Median: $105,100Highest 10%: $197,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| 25th | $63,980 | $30.76 | |
| Median | $105,100 | $50.54 | |
| 75th | $142,500 | $68.49 | |
| 90th | $197,900 | $95.13 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $107,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 21. Washington | $109,300 |
| 22. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| 23. Michigan | $106,400 |
| 24. Minnesota | $105,100 |
| 25. Florida | $102,400 |
| 26. Connecticut | $101,400 |
| 27. Iowa | $96,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $50.54 ($105,100 a year).
Do economists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $105,100 against $124,700 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for economist pay?
Minnesota ranks 24 of 40 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays economists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $107,000 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.