How much does an economist make in Ohio?
$120,000a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Ohio. That is $57.69 an hour or $10,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.69
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,770Median: $120,000Highest 10%: $216,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,770 | $33.54 | |
| 25th | $89,300 | $42.93 | |
| Median | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| 75th | $164,700 | $79.18 | |
| 90th | $216,900 | $104.29 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $120,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $105,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 12. Oregon | $122,100 |
| 13. Texas | $121,400 |
| 14. Colorado | $121,400 |
| 15. Ohio | $120,000 |
| 16. California | $119,400 |
| 17. Tennessee | $117,700 |
| 18. Missouri | $117,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $57.69 ($120,000 a year).
Do economists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $120,000 against $124,700 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Ohio rank for economist pay?
Ohio ranks 15 of 40 states.
Which city in Ohio pays economists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $120,700 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.