Economist Salary in New York
Based on 910+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$136,660
$65.702/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
+22.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $293K
910 employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Economist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,130 |
| 25th percentile | $104,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $136,660 |
| 75th percentile | $224,990 |
| 90th percentile | $292,850 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,290 |
| 2024 | $142,300 |
| 2025 | $136,660 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,290 | $96,369 |
| 2024 | $142,300 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $136,660 | $111,296 |