Economists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for economists is $66.15 an hour ($137,590 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($124,720). Virginia ranks 6th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for economists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.87 | $74,600 |
| 25% of workers | $45.15 | $93,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.15 | $137,590 |
| 75% of workers | $86.41 | $179,730 |
| 90% of workers | $111.73 | $232,410 |
Economists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $112,330 | 120 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $103,600 | 50 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $140,670 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,520 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $86,030 |
| School Psychologists | $85,670 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $140,640 |
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