Economists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for economists is $49.24 an hour ($102,430 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($124,720). Florida ranks 25th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for economists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.66 | $65,850 |
| 25% of workers | $35.04 | $72,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.24 | $102,430 |
| 75% of workers | $64.51 | $134,180 |
| 90% of workers | $84.09 | $174,900 |
Economists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $136,990 | 30 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $118,030 | 110 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $103,690 | 80 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $102,430 | 0 |
| Tallahassee | $70,430 | 50 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for economists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $85,610 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $80,720 |
| School Psychologists | $84,760 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,460 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $134,690 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $59,270 |
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