Economist Salary in Alabama
Based on 40+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$103,400
$49.712/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+1.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $161K
40 employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — Economist in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,950 |
| 25th percentile | $83,810 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,400 |
| 75th percentile | $136,200 |
| 90th percentile | $161,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $113,240 |
| 2023 | $100,970 |
| 2024 | $103,400 |
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $113,240 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $100,970 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $103,400 | $102,371 |