Wages tend to be higher for economists who have a PhD, and lower for those who have less education.
Economists who work full time generally receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Economists (SOC 19-3011)
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Cook County | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Lake County | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| McHenry County | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| United States | Hourly | $42.95 | $59.96 | $84.00 |
| Yearly | $89,330 | $124,720 | $174,720 | |