Economists Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $136,990 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.86
10th percentile $66,510
90th percentile $217,110
Employed locally 30
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,510
    25th
    $103,450
    50th (median)
    $136,990
    75th
    $161,890
    90th
    $217,110

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,960
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $101,270
    Florida $89,250
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $89,020
    Tallahassee, FL $68,390

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,060
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,310
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $88,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,110
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380
    Chemical Technicians $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Jacksonville, FL is $65.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.38 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Jacksonville, FL is 18.7% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $66,510 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,450.