Economists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for economists is $58.38 an hour ($121,420 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($124,720). Texas ranks 13th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for economists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.09 | $66,760 |
| 25% of workers | $40.34 | $83,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.38 | $121,420 |
| 75% of workers | $84.14 | $175,000 |
| 90% of workers | $105.36 | $219,140 |
Economists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $122,170 | 210 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $107,450 | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $87,350 | 70 |
Texas 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)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $83,690 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $83,660 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $101,800 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $82,830 |
| Survey Researchers | $47,330 |
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