How much does an economist make in New York?
$176,100a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $84.66 an hour or $14,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.66
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,930Median: $176,100Highest 10%: $297,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,930 | $41.79 | |
| 25th | $121,800 | $58.57 | |
| Median | $176,100 | $84.66 | |
| 75th | $229,600 | $110.37 | |
| 90th | $297,900 | $143.21 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for economists.
| Albany, NY | $99,200 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $84.66 ($176,100 a year).
Do economists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $176,100 against $124,700 nationally, 41% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $136,700, so New York pays 29% more.
Where does New York rank for economist pay?
1 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $297,900 or more.
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.