Economist Salary in Louisiana
Based on 70+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$89,010
$42.793/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
-13.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$57K – $208K
70 employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Economist in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,540 |
| 25th percentile | $64,970 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $89,010 |
| 75th percentile | $132,270 |
| 90th percentile | $208,330 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,150 |
| 2024 | $89,010 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,150 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $89,010 | $102,371 |