Economists Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Economists in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $106,433 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $115,440. An estimated 460 economists are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $80,600 to $121,820 depending on location.
$106,433
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$121,820
Highest paying metro
$80,600
Lowest paying metro
460
Employed in Pennsylvania
Compare Economists salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Economists
in
Economists salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $121,820 | $95,020 | $143,300 | 230 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $116,880 | $92,890 | $131,850 | 70 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $80,600 | $61,900 | $100,790 | 160 |