Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Economists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$167,590
  2. 2New Jersey$167,550
  3. 3Delaware$159,120
  4. 4Maryland$144,680
  5. 5Kansas$138,790
  6. 6Virginia$137,590
  7. 7New York$136,660
  8. 8North Carolina$136,150
  9. 9Idaho$131,270
  10. 10Alabama$129,960
  11. 11Georgia$122,570
  12. 12Oregon$122,120
  13. 13Texas$121,420
  14. 14Colorado$121,410
  15. 15Ohio$120,000