Economists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $113,350 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $54.50
10th percentile $70,320
90th percentile $136,990
Employed locally 50
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,320
    25th
    $86,100
    50th (median)
    $113,350
    75th
    $130,670
    90th
    $136,990

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 149% Median Economists salary is 49% 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
    New York $142,300
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $134,510
    Georgia $127,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $124,780

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,280
    Soil and Plant Scientists $89,220
    Urban and Regional Planners $100,070
    School Psychologists $91,660
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,440
    Foresters $85,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Salem, OR is $54.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.86 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Salem, OR is 1.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $70,320 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,100.