How much does an economist make in Philadelphia?
$139,500a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $67.08 an hour or $11,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.08
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,470Median: $139,500Highest 10%: $214,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,470 | $39.17 | |
| 25th | $107,000 | $51.44 | |
| Median | $139,500 | $67.08 | |
| 75th | $167,400 | $80.50 | |
| 90th | $214,000 | $102.88 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for economists.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $123,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $80,010 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $164,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,200 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
| Psychologist | $120,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $112,700 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,000 |
| Microbiologist | $102,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $97,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $67.08 ($139,500 a year).
Do economists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $139,500 against $124,700 nationally, 12% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $115,000, so Philadelphia pays 21% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for economist pay?
7 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,000 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.