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
| Percentile | Annual 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
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,120 |
| 2023 | $105,790 |
| 2024 | $116,390 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,120 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $105,790 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $116,390 | $102,371 |