CRA International Economist salary
Based on 59 H-1B filings by CRA International, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Economist, Associate Economist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,000 |
| 25th | $105,000 |
| 50th (median) | $143,000 |
| 75th | $231,750 |
| 90th | $242,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,437 | $71,178 | $85,000 | 23 |
| FY2021 | $88,629 | $87,000 | $134,014 | 13 |
| FY2022 | $91,991 | $84,100 | $144,170 | 20 |
| FY2023 | $100,797 | $91,250 | $206,750 | 14 |
| FY2024 | $105,000 | $96,255 | $220,000 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $113,000 | $95,000 | $200,000 | 35 |
| FY2026 | $231,750 | $133,000 | $242,500 | 24 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 17). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $95,000 | 18 |
| Level II · Qualified | $130,500 | 12 |
| Level III · Experienced | $225,000 | 23 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a economist make at CRA International?
In H-1B filings, CRA International, Inc.'s median base salary for Economist is $143,000; half of filings fall between $105,000 and $231,750. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does CRA International sponsor H-1B visas for economists?
Yes. CRA International, Inc. filed 59 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-3011 (Economists), so this page covers every job title CRA International filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology