Economists in Nevada
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Projected employment for Economists in Nevada is growing faster than average.
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Economists in Nevada earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Economists Work in Nevada?
In Nevada, there were 70 people working as Economists in the year 2018.
There were 60 Economists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 145 Economists working in it, which means Nevada has fewer Economists than average.
Job Projections for Nevada
Jobs for Economists in this state are growing at a rate of 16.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.1%.
Nevada Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 10 annual Economists job openings in Nevada, and 140 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,600 annual jobs and 22,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Economists Make in Nevada?
In 2018 wages for Economists ranged from $52,320 to $114,230 with $76,020 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.15 to $54.92. The median hourly rate was $36.55.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $35.4 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.15.
The median salary in Nevada is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top States for Economists Employment
The table below shows the states 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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