Economists Salary Trend (2011–2024)

Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Median Salary in 2024
$115,440
27.5% since 2011

Median Salary Over Time

Economists — Median Annual Salary
$88K$96K$103K$111K$118K20112013201520172019202120232024$91K$115K

Employment Over Time

Economists — Total Employment
14K15K17K18K20K2011201320152017201920212023202414K16K

Key Insights

📈Salaries grew 27.5% since 2011 ($90,550$115,440)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $115,730
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%

Year-by-Year Salary Data

YearMedian SalaryYoY Change
2024$115,440-0.3%
2023$115,730+1.6%
2022$113,940+7.9%
2021$105,630-2.5%
2020$108,350+3.2%
2019$105,020+0.7%
2018$104,340+1.8%
2017$102,490+1.4%
2016$101,050+1.9%
2015$99,180+3.6%
2014$95,710+2.8%
2013$93,070+1.3%
2012$91,860+1.4%
2011$90,550
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.