How much does an economist make in Virginia?
$137,600a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Virginia. That is $66.15 an hour or $11,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.15
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,600Median: $137,600Highest 10%: $232,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,600 | $35.87 | |
| 25th | $93,920 | $45.15 | |
| Median | $137,600 | $66.15 | |
| 75th | $179,700 | $86.41 | |
| 90th | $232,400 | $111.74 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $156,800 |
| Richmond, VA | $112,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $103,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 3. Delaware | $159,100 |
| 4. Maryland | $144,700 |
| 5. Kansas | $138,800 |
| 6. Virginia | $137,600 |
| 7. New York | $136,700 |
| 8. North Carolina | $136,200 |
| 9. Idaho | $131,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $66.15 ($137,600 a year).
Do economists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $137,600 against $124,700 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Virginia rank for economist pay?
Virginia ranks 6 of 40 states.
Which city in Virginia pays economists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $156,800 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.