Economist Salary in California
Based on 1K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$100,510
$48.322/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
-1.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $194K
1K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Economist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,260 |
| 25th percentile | $84,580 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,510 |
| 75th percentile | $157,970 |
| 90th percentile | $193,500 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $113,030 |
| 2023 | $105,950 |
| 2024 | $100,510 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $113,030 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $105,950 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $100,510 | $102,371 |