Economists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $94,520 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.44
10th percentile $54,920
90th percentile $157,810
Employed locally 70
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,920
    25th
    $76,460
    50th (median)
    $94,520
    75th
    $118,490
    90th
    $157,810

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 110% Median Economists salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other$98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,620
    Chemists$103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Albany, NY is $45.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.45 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Albany, NY is 18.1% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economists in Albany?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $54,920 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,460.