Economist salary in Austin, TX
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Research Economist, Associate Economist
Median salary$140,000
Middle 50%$92.2k–$166.8k
vs. national median+0%comparison median $140,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $92,220 |
| 50th (median) | $140,000 |
| 75th | $166,800 |
| 90th | $233,000 |
Cost of living
Austin's median Economist salary of $140,000 is worth about $142,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Austin = 98.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Economists in the Austin, TX area earned a median of $87,350 in May 2025 (70 employed). The H-1B median here is $140,000, 60% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | too few | 3 |
| Seoyon America | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.