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SOC 19-3011·Life, Physical & Social ScienceGood pay · growing
Economists
Median wage
$146,171
10-yr outlook
+11.6%by 2032
Openings / year
80
Workers in NY
870
How pay grows with experience
Economists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $87,653 |
| Median (typical) | $146,171 |
| Experienced | $217,369 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Economists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $181,862 |
| Hudson Valley | $125,220 |
| Southern Tier | $117,357 |
| Central New York | $113,221 |
| Long Island | $110,710 |
| Finger Lakes | $106,147 |
| Western New York | $103,769 |
| Mohawk Valley | $98,047 |
| Capital Region | $97,086 |
| North Country | $84,549 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Life, Physical & Social Science) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Life, Physical & Social Science) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Materials Scientists$128,897 median (−$17,274) · +5.9% by 2032
- Physical Scientists, All Other$117,543 median (−$28,628) · +16.9% by 2032
- Psychologists, All Other$116,825 median (−$29,346) · +13.7% by 2032
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$105,357 median (−$40,815) · +18.4% by 2032
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,630 median (−$43,541)
- School Psychologists$102,008 median (−$44,163)
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