Economist Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 560+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$115,000
$55.288/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
+3.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $165K
560 employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Economist in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,500 |
| 25th percentile | $81,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $115,000 |
| 75th percentile | $138,010 |
| 90th percentile | $164,650 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,390 |
| 2023 | $97,860 |
| 2024 | $113,300 |
| 2025 | $115,000 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,390 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $97,860 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $113,300 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $115,000 | $111,296 |