Economists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $104,960 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.46
10th percentile $66,120
90th percentile $191,880
Employed locally 110
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,120
    25th
    $75,830
    50th (median)
    $104,960
    75th
    $156,170
    90th
    $191,880

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 143% Median Economists salary is 43% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $136,990
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $101,270
    Florida $89,250
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $89,020
    Tallahassee, FL $68,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,140
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    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,310
    Biological Technicians $49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Miami, FL is $50.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.22 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Miami, FL is 9.1% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $66,120 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,830.