Economists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $95,170 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.76
10th percentile $82,050
90th percentile $127,670
Employed locally 150
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,050
    25th
    $88,400
    50th (median)
    $95,170
    75th
    $102,530
    90th
    $127,670

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 101% Median Economists salary is 1% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,880
    Washington $116,390
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $106,350

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Epidemiologists $102,530
    Conservation Scientists $80,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Olympia, WA is $45.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.71 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Olympia, WA is 17.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $82,050 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,400.