Economics Professor salary
From 770 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1063: Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Economics, Assistant Professor Economics
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 77% of Economics Professor filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: The University of Chicago. 11 filings (1% of the total), median $167,183.
- Median up 12% since FY2020. From $100,000 in FY2020 to $112,348 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Economics Professor H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 770 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Economics Professor jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1063, Economics Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $110,000, 10% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $90,964 and $150,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 77% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (37), and The University of Chicago is the employer that files the most (11).
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Top employers for Economics Professor
The University of Chicago11 filings · 1%$167,183
The Pennsylvania State University10 filings · 1%$112,584
The University of Southern California10 filings · 1%$88,660
Employers with the most Economics Professor filings. Bar: share of all Economics Professor filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 77% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $106,779 | 513 |
| Level II · Qualified | $124,000 | 108 |
| Level III · Experienced | $129,149 | 30 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $161,270 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Economics Professor pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 14 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $140,000 | 37 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,688 | 29 |
| Boston, MA | $151,597 | 23 |
| Chicago, IL | $150,000 | 23 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $118,500 | 20 |
| Dallas, TX | $145,000 | 13 |
| San Jose, CA | $240,000 | 13 |
| Durham, NC | $222,000 | 12 |
| Rochester, NY | $150,000 | 11 |
| Atlanta, GA | $131,750 | 10 |
| Columbus, OH | $94,488 | 10 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $170,000 | 10 |
| San Francisco, CA | $203,250 | 10 |
| Syracuse, NY | $93,000 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Economics Professor does
Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Economics Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $123,920 in May 2025, with 11,560 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $110,000, 11% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,741 | $64,060 |
| 25th percentile | $90,964 | $86,840 |
| Median | $110,000 | $123,920 |
| 75th percentile | $150,000 | $168,770 |
| 90th percentile | $190,000 | $224,200 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $76,741 |
| 25th | $90,964 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $150,000 |
| 90th | $190,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $100,000 | $79,880 | $135,000 | 383 |
| FY2021 | $98,871 | $78,620 | $134,675 | 330 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 | $81,417 | $138,200 | 346 |
| FY2023 | $102,000 | $83,881 | $145,000 | 428 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $84,818 | $155,000 | 364 |
| FY2025 | $110,000 | $88,793 | $149,142 | 458 |
| FY2026 | $112,348 | $93,853 | $151,500 | 312 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Economics Professor make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Economics Professor jobs is $110,000 (770 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $90,964 and $150,000.
What does an entry-level Economics Professor earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $106,779. Level I accounts for 77% of Economics Professor filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Economics Professors?
The University of Chicago (11), The Pennsylvania State University (10) and The University of Southern California (10) filed the most Economics Professor LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Economics Professors earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($110,000) is 11% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($123,920, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.