How much does an economist make in Phoenix?
$125,200a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $60.17 an hour or $10,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.17
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,000Median: $125,200Highest 10%: $169,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 25th | $88,000 | $42.31 | |
| Median | $125,200 | $60.17 | |
| 75th | $137,800 | $66.24 | |
| 90th | $169,300 | $81.38 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for economists.
| Tucson, AZ | $79,610 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
| Hydrologist | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $60.17 ($125,200 a year).
Do economists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $125,200 against $124,700 nationally, 0% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $79,610, so Phoenix pays 57% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for economist pay?
14 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,300 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.