Economists Salary in Washington, DC, DC - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Washington, DC, DC)

$80,000

vs National

-19.3%

National: $99,100

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$54,795

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$80,000

-19.3% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$99,100

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Economists in Washington, DC, DC earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 19.3% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,795 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Washington, DC, DC

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
JPMorgan Chase & Co	$126,250	21
Experis US LLC	$72,800	12
The Brookings Institution	$56,992	25

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Economists make in Washington, DC, DC?

The median Economists salary in Washington, DC, DC is $80,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Washington, DC, DC a good place to work as a Economists?

A Economists in Washington, DC, DC earns 19.3% less than the national median of $99,100, or $54,795 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.