Economists Salary in California
Ranked #11 of 40 · CA
5.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $133,680 ≈ $64/hr
Median annual salary $119,410
Employment 860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $74,030P25 $91,320 Median $119,410P75 $164,770P90 $207,380
About 80% of economistss in California earn between $74,030 and $207,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean economists salary in California is $133,680, about 5.9% below the U.S. average ($142,130). That works out to roughly $64/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $151,510 | $155,860 | 200 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $142,400 | $145,630 | 200 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $122,750 | $145,410 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $117,920 | $145,870 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $100,410 | $101,690 | 250 |