Economists in Arizona
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Projected employment for Economists in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Economists in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Economists Work in Arizona?
150 people worked as Economists in 2018 in this state.
There were 100 Economists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 145 Economists working in it, which means Arizona has more Economists than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Economists in this state are growing at a rate of 10.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.1%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 110 jobs for Arizona Economists in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,600 annual jobs and 22,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Economists Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Economists ranged from $52,740 to $145,010 with $81,050 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.36 to $69.71. The median hourly rate was $38.97.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $42.48 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $3.51.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Arizona Metros for Economists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Economists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 110 | $80,620 |
Top States for Economists Employment
View the list below to see where most Economists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6,380 | $122,930 |
| California | 1,430 | $114,660 |
| Virginia | 1,230 | $122,230 |
| Massachusetts | 1,150 | $107,580 |
| Texas | 830 | $99,740 |
| New York | 750 | $101,740 |
| Maryland | 700 | $116,380 |
| Pennsylvania | 610 | $84,520 |
| Washington | 400 | $91,940 |
| Illinois | 380 | $104,230 |
| Georgia | 330 | $104,200 |
| Minnesota | 250 | $68,050 |
| Michigan | 250 | $80,990 |
| Missouri | 250 | $91,350 |
| Wisconsin | 240 | $69,060 |
| Florida | 240 | $90,490 |
| North Carolina | 230 | $80,400 |
| Colorado | 220 | $101,670 |
| Oregon | 220 | $88,330 |
| New Jersey | 180 | $87,590 |
Below are the states where Economists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $122,930 |
| Virginia | $122,230 |
| Maryland | $116,380 |
| California | $114,660 |
| Ohio | $108,800 |
| Massachusetts | $107,580 |
| Illinois | $104,230 |
| Georgia | $104,200 |
| New York | $101,740 |
| Colorado | $101,670 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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