Economist Salary in Missouri
Based on 280+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$117,010
$56.255/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
+5.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $230K
280 employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Economist in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,260 |
| 25th percentile | $90,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $117,010 |
| 75th percentile | $172,880 |
| 90th percentile | $229,510 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,740 |
| 2023 | $109,890 |
| 2024 | $115,520 |
| 2025 | $117,010 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,740 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $109,890 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $115,520 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $117,010 | $111,296 |