Economics Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for economics graduates in finance, research, consulting, and policy.

Avg. Median Salary

$109,595

Highest Paying

$166,570

Entry-Level

$78,760

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Economics Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Financial Managers	$166,570	$94,310 – $323,270	841,710
2	Actuaries	$130,000	$78,570 – $215,100	26,670
3	Economists	$124,720	$67,360 – $238,060	17,790
4	Statisticians	$105,650	$64,000 – $174,050	29,030
5	Personal Financial Advisors	$105,070	$50,190 – $357,020	266,800
6	Financial and Investment Analysts	$102,740	$63,720 – $180,860	361,980
7	Management Analysts	$101,860	$60,640 – $171,640	898,280
8	Budget Analysts	$91,640	$62,250 – $136,660	47,160
9	Operations Research Analysts	$88,940	$57,060 – $159,910	108,510
10	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$78,760	$43,390 – $155,480	899,580

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.