The average salary for an economist in Nebraska is around $62,460 per year.
Avg Salary
Economists earn an average yearly salary of $62,460.
Wages typically start from $39,280 and go up to $123,670.
10% above national average Updated in 2021
Economist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level economist earnings begin at:
$59.46 per hour
$123,670 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level economist earnings begin at:
$41.11 per hour
$85,510 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level economist earnings begin at:
$30.03 per hour
$62,460 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level economist earnings begin at:
$22.29 per hour
$46,370 per year
10th percentile
Starting level economist earnings begin at:
$18.88 per hour
$39,280 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Economist salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Minnesota | $99,880 |
Indiana | $99,510 |
Pennsylvania | $98,400 |
Texas | $97,930 |
Michigan | $96,100 |
New Jersey | $95,480 |
Louisiana | $93,660 |
Utah | $90,750 |
Missouri | $88,710 |
Oregon | $88,330 |
Iowa | $82,710 |
Florida | $82,380 |
Hawaii | $82,220 |
Montana | $81,700 |
Vermont | $81,700 |
Tennessee | $81,590 |
Delaware | $81,440 |
Maine | $81,220 |
North Carolina | $80,400 |
Nevada | $79,410 |
Arizona | $78,150 |
Idaho | $78,010 |
South Carolina | $75,380 |
Wisconsin | $73,350 |
Wyoming | $72,730 |
Kentucky | $70,140 |
New Mexico | $67,700 |
Kansas | $65,970 |
Mississippi | $65,410 |
West Virginia | $65,350 |
Nebraska | $62,460 |
Arkansas | $51,850 |
Puerto Rico | $35,640 |
New Hampshire | $143,400 |
District of Columbia | $134,760 |
Massachusetts | $133,370 |
New York | $131,720 |
Oklahoma | $126,040 |
California | $124,910 |
Maryland | $119,080 |
Virginia | $110,590 |
Illinois | $105,980 |
Colorado | $105,640 |
Connecticut | $105,120 |
Georgia | $105,090 |
Ohio | $104,730 |
Alaska | $104,580 |
Alabama | $104,420 |
Washington | $103,210 |
How do economist salaries compare to similar careers?
Economists earn about the same as related careers in Nebraska. On average, they make less than statisticians but more than environmental consultants.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Statistician salary | $78K |
Underwriter salary | $63K |
Financial analyst salary | $75K |
Auditor salary | $63K |
Accountant salary | $63K |
Economist salary | $62K |
Insurance sales agent salary | $50K |
Credit analyst salary | $62K |
Consultant salary | $60K |
Environmental consultant salary | $60K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)