Economists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $104,970 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.46
10th percentile $71,260
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,260
    25th
    $87,620
    50th (median)
    $104,970
    75th
    $134,380

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 122% Median Economists salary is 22% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,410
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $123,140
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $121,820
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $118,190
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $114,070
    North Carolina $111,770

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Riverside, CA is $50.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $127.14 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Riverside, CA 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $71,260 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,620.