Economist Salary in Washington
Based on 450+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$109,300
$52.548/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
-1.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $168K
450 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Economist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,320 |
| 25th percentile | $91,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $109,300 |
| 75th percentile | $135,350 |
| 90th percentile | $167,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,120 |
| 2023 | $105,790 |
| 2024 | $116,390 |
| 2025 | $109,300 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,120 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $105,790 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $116,390 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $109,300 | $111,296 |