Economist Salary in Virginia
Based on 970+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$148,010
$71.159/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+44.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $219K
970 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Economist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,100 |
| 25th percentile | $100,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $148,010 |
| 75th percentile | $188,390 |
| 90th percentile | $218,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $119,920 |
| 2023 | $141,190 |
| 2024 | $148,010 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $119,920 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $141,190 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $148,010 | $102,371 |