Economists Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #23 of 40 · PA
17.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $117,370 ≈ $56/hr
Median annual salary $115,000
Employment 560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,500P25 $81,470 Median $115,000P75 $138,010P90 $164,650
About 80% of economistss in Pennsylvania earn between $64,500 and $164,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean economists salary in Pennsylvania is $117,370, about 17.4% below the U.S. average ($142,130). That works out to roughly $56/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $139,530 | $149,490 | 220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $122,980 | $128,880 | 90 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $80,010 | $82,020 | 170 |