Economists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $92,270 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.36
10th percentile $62,090
90th percentile $124,990
Employed locally 380
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,090
    25th
    $85,810
    50th (median)
    $92,270
    75th
    $100,510
    90th
    $124,990

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 98% Median Economists salary is 2% below 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners$91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,060
    Biological Technicians$62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other$96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Sacramento, CA is $44.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.42 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Sacramento, CA is 20.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $62,090 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,810.