Mid-level Economist salary in Houston, TX
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level II in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Prairie View.
Also listed as: Research Economist, Associate Economist
Median salary$110,000
Middle 50%$94.2k–$129k
vs. all levels here−3%comparison median $112,951
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All levels here
$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k$130k$140k$150k$160k$170k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $93,333 |
| 25th | $94,167 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $129,000 |
| 90th | $150,100 |
Cost of living
Houston's median mid-level Economist salary of $110,000 is worth about $111,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M University | too few | 2 |
| W.m. Rice University | 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 | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $110,000 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,560 | $110,000 | 11 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.