Economist Salary in Texas
Based on 560+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$121,420
$58.375/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
+9.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $219K
560 employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Economist in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,760 |
| 25th percentile | $83,900 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $121,420 |
| 75th percentile | $175,000 |
| 90th percentile | $219,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,650 |
| 2023 | $116,870 |
| 2024 | $106,200 |
| 2025 | $121,420 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,650 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $116,870 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $106,200 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $121,420 | $111,296 |