Economist Salary in Virginia
Based on 950+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$137,590
$66.149/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
+23.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $232K
950 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Economist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,600 |
| 25th percentile | $93,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $137,590 |
| 75th percentile | $179,730 |
| 90th percentile | $232,410 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $119,920 |
| 2023 | $141,190 |
| 2024 | $148,010 |
| 2025 | $137,590 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $119,920 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $141,190 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $148,010 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $137,590 | $111,296 |