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Economist Salary in Washington

Based on 470+ workers in Washington

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (WA)

$116,390

$55.957/hr

vs National Average

$102,371

+13.7% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$80K $181K

470 employed in Washington

Salary Distribution — Economist in Washington

Economist (WA) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$79,750
25th percentile$94,990
Median (50th percentile)$116,390
75th percentile$130,940
90th percentile$181,420

Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Washington vs National

Historical Economist (Washington vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$93,120
2023$105,790
2024$116,390
Historical salary trend for Economist in Washington
YearWashington MedianNational Median
2022$93,120$96,369
2023$105,790$98,241
2024$116,390$102,371

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