Economist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 250+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$111,770
$53.736/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+9.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $187K
250 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Economist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,190 |
| 25th percentile | $85,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $111,770 |
| 75th percentile | $141,930 |
| 90th percentile | $186,640 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,080 |
| 2023 | $95,360 |
| 2024 | $111,770 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,080 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $95,360 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $111,770 | $102,371 |