Economist Salary in Texas
Based on 620+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$106,200
$51.058/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+3.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $215K
620 employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Economist in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,070 |
| 25th percentile | $79,460 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $106,200 |
| 75th percentile | $160,950 |
| 90th percentile | $215,370 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,650 |
| 2023 | $116,870 |
| 2024 | $106,200 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,650 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $116,870 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $106,200 | $102,371 |