Economists Salary in Washington
Ranked #19 of 40 · WA
15.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $120,550 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $109,300
Employment 450
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $80,320P25 $91,060 Median $109,300P75 $135,350P90 $167,960
About 80% of economistss in Washington earn between $80,320 and $167,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean economists salary in Washington is $120,550, about 15.2% below the U.S. average ($142,130). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $126,420 | $131,660 | 200 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $103,000 | $107,210 | 160 |