Economists in Virginia
Local pay for economists in Virginia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-3011
$137,590
median pay, Virginia
950
employed in Virginia
+10.3%
vs U.S. median
+1.2%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What economists earn in Virginia
Virginia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of economists in Virginia earn between $93,920 and $179,730 a year; the U.S. median is $124,720.
$74,600
P10
$93,920
P25
$137,590
MEDIAN
$179,730
P75
$232,410
P90
Pay by metro in Virginia