Economists pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for economists is $50.54 an hour ($105,120 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.

$50.54Median hourly pay
$63,980–$142,460Middle half of workers, yearly
500People in this job in Minnesota

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($124,720). Minnesota ranks 24th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for economists in Minnesota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.07$58,380
25% of workers$30.76$63,980
Half of workers (median)$50.54$105,120
75% of workers$68.49$142,460
90% of workers$95.13$197,870

Economists pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$107,0300

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

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Other job titles for this job

Agricultural EconomistBusiness EconomistConsultant EconomistEconometricianEconomic AdvisorEconomic AnalystEconomic ConsultantEconomic Development ManagerEconomic Development SpecialistEconomic Research AnalystEconomic SpecialistEconomist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.