Economist Salary in New York
Based on 870+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$142,300
$68.413/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+39.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – —
870 employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Economist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,740 |
| 25th percentile | $99,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $142,300 |
| 75th percentile | $212,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,290 |
| 2024 | $142,300 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,290 | $96,369 |
| 2024 | $142,300 | $102,371 |