Economists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for economists is $55.29 an hour ($115,000 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($124,720). Pennsylvania ranks 19th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for economists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.01 | $64,500 |
| 25% of workers | $39.17 | $81,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.29 | $115,000 |
| 75% of workers | $66.35 | $138,010 |
| 90% of workers | $79.16 | $164,650 |
Economists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $139,530 | 220 |
| Pittsburgh | $122,980 | 90 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $80,010 | 170 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $91,870 |
| School Psychologists | $82,190 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $80,810 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $95,650 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $97,640 |
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