Economists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $112,990 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $54.32
10th percentile $66,660
90th percentile $175,780
Employed locally 140
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,660
    25th
    $80,990
    50th (median)
    $112,990
    75th
    $137,950
    90th
    $175,780

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    District of Columbia $162,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,280
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,880
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $114,960

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Denver, CO is $54.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Denver, CO is 2.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $66,660 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,990.