Profession
Economists
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
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🇺🇸 United States2025
19-3011SOC 2018 19-3011
GroupAll
Median124,720 USD
Average142,130 USD
Middle 50%89,330 USD - 174,720 USD
Decile range67,360 USD - 238,060 USD
Bottom decile67,360 USD
Top decile238,060 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-3011SOC 2018 19-3011
GroupAll
Median119,410 USD
Average133,680 USD
Middle 50%91,320 USD - 164,770 USD
Decile range74,030 USD - 207,380 USD
Bottom decile74,030 USD
Top decile207,380 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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