The median annual wage for Economists in District of Columbia is $162,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $163,820.
At the median that is about $78.18 per hour. An estimated 3,010 people work as economists in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $162,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $163,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $78.18 |
| 10th percentile | $84,390 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 3,010 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.