Economist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 280+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$167,550
$80.553/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
+50.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $195K
280 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Economist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,990 |
| 25th percentile | $126,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $167,550 |
| 75th percentile | $192,960 |
| 90th percentile | $195,190 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,830 |
| 2023 | $97,760 |
| 2024 | $102,350 |
| 2025 | $167,550 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,830 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $97,760 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $102,350 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $167,550 | $111,296 |