Economists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $127,220 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.17
10th percentile $84,320
90th percentile $222,120
Employed locally 310
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,320
    25th
    $112,900
    50th (median)
    $127,220
    75th
    $167,860
    90th
    $222,120

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 147% Median Economists salary is 47% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $100,610
    Michigan $94,850
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $84,540

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Atlanta, GA is $61.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.06 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Atlanta, GA is 10.2% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $84,320 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,900.