Economists in District of Columbia

Local pay for economists in District of Columbia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-3011

$167,590

median pay, District of Columbia

3,000

employed in District of Columbia

+34.4%

vs U.S. median

+1.2%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What economists earn in District of Columbia

District of Columbia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of economists in District of Columbia earn between $115,910 and $224,080 a year; the U.S. median is $124,720.

$98,350

P10

$115,910

P25

$167,590

MEDIAN

$224,080

P75

$299,110

P90

Pay by metro in District of Columbia

$156,750

$80k $170k $260k