Economist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 290+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$136,150
$65.457/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
+22.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$35K – $224K
290 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Economist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,460 |
| 25th percentile | $79,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $136,150 |
| 75th percentile | $172,860 |
| 90th percentile | $224,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,080 |
| 2023 | $95,360 |
| 2024 | $111,770 |
| 2025 | $136,150 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,080 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $95,360 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $111,770 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $136,150 | $111,296 |