How much does an economist make in Washington?
$109,300a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Washington. That is $52.55 an hour or $9,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.55
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,320Median: $109,300Highest 10%: $168,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,320 | $38.62 | |
| 25th | $91,060 | $43.78 | |
| Median | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 75th | $135,400 | $65.07 | |
| 90th | $168,000 | $80.75 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $126,400 |
| Portland, OR | $122,100 |
| Olympia, WA | $103,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 18. Missouri | $117,000 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $115,000 |
| 20. Alaska | $111,000 |
| 21. Washington | $109,300 |
| 22. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| 23. Michigan | $106,400 |
| 24. Minnesota | $105,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $52.55 ($109,300 a year).
Do economists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $109,300 against $124,700 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Washington rank for economist pay?
Washington ranks 21 of 40 states.
Which city in Washington pays economists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $126,400 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.