Economist Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 3K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$162,610
$78.178/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+58.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – —
3K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Economist in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,390 |
| 25th percentile | $117,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $162,610 |
| 75th percentile | $191,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $143,060 |
| 2023 | $158,830 |
| 2024 | $162,610 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $143,060 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $158,830 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $162,610 | $102,371 |