Economists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $121,740 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $58.53
10th percentile $57,960
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,960
    25th
    $87,040
    50th (median)
    $121,740
    75th
    $200,280

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 178% Median Economists salary is 78% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $117,750
    Ohio $117,750

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Chemists $78,230
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    Chemical Technicians $57,300
    School Psychologists $84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Cleveland, OH is $58.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $125.60 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Cleveland, OH is 5.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $57,960 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,040.