How much does an economist make in Pennsylvania?
$115,000a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Pennsylvania. That is $55.29 an hour or $9,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.29
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,500Median: $115,000Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 25th | $81,470 | $39.17 | |
| Median | $115,000 | $55.29 | |
| 75th | $138,000 | $66.35 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.16 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $139,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $123,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $80,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 16. California | $119,400 |
| 17. Tennessee | $117,700 |
| 18. Missouri | $117,000 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $115,000 |
| 20. Alaska | $111,000 |
| 21. Washington | $109,300 |
| 22. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $55.29 ($115,000 a year).
Do economists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $115,000 against $124,700 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for economist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 19 of 40 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays economists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $139,500 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.