DOL Median (New York)
$110,000
vs National
+11%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$87,930
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$110,000
+11% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in New York earns $110,000 in nominal terms, which is 11% above the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $87,930 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KEMNAY FAMILY OFFICE INC | $1,500,000 | 1 |
| Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. | $425,000 | 2 |
| GOOD ENERGIES, INC. | $330,000 | 1 |
| Ziff Brothers Investments, LLC | $251,250 | 2 |
| Clearpool Technologies, LLC | $250,000 | 2 |
| ZBI, LLC | $250,000 | 1 |
| AllianceBernstein L.P. | $240,000 | 3 |
| Moodys Investors Service, Inc. | $226,550 | 6 |
| TOCQUEVILLE MANAGEMENT CORP | $220,000 | 1 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | $210,000 | 3 |
| MEIRAGTX LLC | $202,500 | 4 |
| MARINER INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | $200,000 | 1 |
| TRG MANAGEMENT LP ("TRG") | $200,000 | 1 |
| GAZIT GROUP USA, INC. | $200,000 | 1 |
| Lazard Freres & Co. LLC | $200,000 | 2 |
| MACQUARIE CORPORATE AND ASSET FINANCE CONSULTING I | $200,000 | 3 |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | $200,000 | 1 |
| REMATE (USA) INC | $200,000 | 5 |
| Autonomy Americas LLC | $200,000 | 4 |
| MACQUARIE FUNDING HOLDINGS INC. | $185,000 | 25 |
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How much does a Economists make in New York?
The median Economists salary in New York is $110,000 based on 844 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in New York earns 11% more than the national median of $99,100, or $87,930 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.