How much does an economist make in New York?
$136,700a year
Median yearly pay for economists in New York. That is $65.70 an hour or $11,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.70
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,130Median: $136,700Highest 10%: $292,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,130 | $39.49 | |
| 25th | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| Median | $136,700 | $65.70 | |
| 75th | $225,000 | $108.17 | |
| 90th | $292,900 | $140.79 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $176,100 |
| Albany, NY | $99,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 4. Maryland | $144,700 |
| 5. Kansas | $138,800 |
| 6. Virginia | $137,600 |
| 7. New York | $136,700 |
| 8. North Carolina | $136,200 |
| 9. Idaho | $131,300 |
| 10. Alabama | $130,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $65.70 ($136,700 a year).
Do economists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $136,700 against $124,700 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New York rank for economist pay?
New York ranks 7 of 40 states.
Which city in New York pays economists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $176,100 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.