Economists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $131,160 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.06
10th percentile $74,990
90th percentile $222,700
Employed locally 160
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,990
    25th
    $88,410
    50th (median)
    $131,160
    75th
    $191,840
    90th
    $222,700

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 163% Median Economists salary is 63% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $97,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Houston, TX is $63.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.07 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Houston, TX is 13.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $74,990 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,410.