Economists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $82,390 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.61
10th percentile $55,570
90th percentile $199,690
Employed locally 70
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,570
    25th
    $64,100
    50th (median)
    $82,390
    75th
    $138,050
    90th
    $199,690

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 84% Median Economists salary is 16% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $131,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $97,610

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Austin, TX is $39.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.66 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Austin, TX is 28.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $55,570 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,100.