Economists in New York
Local pay for economists in New York, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-3011
$136,660
median pay, New York
910
employed in New York
+9.6%
vs U.S. median
+1.2%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What economists earn in New York
New York · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of economists in New York earn between $104,420 and $224,990 a year; the U.S. median is $124,720.
$82,130
P10
$104,420
P25
$136,660
MEDIAN
$224,990
P75
$292,850
P90
Pay by metro in New York