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SOC 19-3011 · New York

Economists Salary in New York

Economists in New York earn the most in New York (average $184,860 a year) and the least in Albany ($101,340), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the economists average at $168,580 and the median at $136,660 for 910 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,130.

$185Khighest: New York

$101Klowest: Albany

940jobs in these metros

2metro areas

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Economists average salary by city in New York

New York$184,860
Albany$101,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$184,860	$176,090	$121,830	$127,597	113
Albany	$101,340	$99,200	$76,150	$75,091	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Economists salary in other states

Economists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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