Economists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #8 of 40 · NC
4.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $136,220 ≈ $65/hr
Median annual salary $136,150
Employment 290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,460P25 $79,790 Median $136,150P75 $172,860P90 $224,270
About 80% of economistss in North Carolina earn between $35,460 and $224,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean economists salary in North Carolina is $136,220, about 4.2% below the U.S. average ($142,130). That works out to roughly $65/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $152,130 | $159,310 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $117,600 | $141,330 | 80 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $96,030 | $116,990 | 40 |