Economists Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$156,750

per year

Hourly Rate

$75.36

per hour

Employment

4,570

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+25.7%

National: $124,720

📊 Compared to the national median of $124,720, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 25.7% MORE for Economists positions.

Purchasing Power

$138,963

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

15%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$93,440

25th

$115,830

Median

$156,750

75th

$195,190

90th

$259,290

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).