How much does an economist make in Texas?
$121,400a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Texas. That is $58.38 an hour or $10,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.38
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,760Median: $121,400Highest 10%: $219,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,760 | $32.10 | |
| 25th | $83,900 | $40.34 | |
| Median | $121,400 | $58.38 | |
| 75th | $175,000 | $84.13 | |
| 90th | $219,100 | $105.36 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $122,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $107,500 |
| Austin, TX | $87,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 10. Alabama | $130,000 |
| 11. Georgia | $122,600 |
| 12. Oregon | $122,100 |
| 13. Texas | $121,400 |
| 14. Colorado | $121,400 |
| 15. Ohio | $120,000 |
| 16. California | $119,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $58.38 ($121,400 a year).
Do economists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $121,400 against $124,700 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for economist pay?
Texas ranks 13 of 40 states.
Which city in Texas pays economists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $122,200 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.