Economist salary in New York, NY
Based on 288 certified H-1B filings in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Brooklyn, White Plains, Jersey City, New Brunswick, Rahway.
Also listed as: Research Economist, Associate Economist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,375 |
| 25th | $122,975 |
| 50th (median) | $170,000 |
| 75th | $218,350 |
| 90th | $245,034 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $110,074 | $87,000 | $147,500 | 175 |
| FY2021 | $120,000 | $90,000 | $160,000 | 190 |
| FY2022 | $120,000 | $95,275 | $175,000 | 196 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 | $105,500 | $198,941 | 166 |
| FY2024 | $151,154 | $103,542 | $193,100 | 151 |
| FY2025 | $166,457 | $114,239 | $210,000 | 143 |
| FY2026 | $175,000 | $136,989 | $221,970 | 145 |
Cost of living
New York's median Economist salary of $170,000 is worth about $151,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; New York = 112.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Economists in the New York, NY area earned a median of $176,090 in May 2025 (850 employed). The H-1B median here is $170,000, 3% lower.
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 | $185,423 | 25 |
| Cornerstone Research | $235,000 | 23 |
| National Economic Research Associates | $123,000 | 19 |
| Analysis Group | $180,000 | 16 |
| Goldman Sachs | $156,000 | 15 |
| The Brattle Group | $127,950 | 13 |
| CIBC World Markets | too few | 8 |
| Federal Reserve Bank of New York | too few | 7 |
| CRA International | too few | 6 |
| Bloomberg | too few | 5 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $113,478 | 99 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $170,000 | 93 |
| Senior · Level III | $194,000 | 45 |
| Expert · Level IV | $250,000 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $92,082 | $113,478 | 99 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $136,989 | $170,000 | 93 |
| Senior · Level III | $181,875 | $194,000 | 45 |
| Expert · Level IV | $207,875 | $250,000 | 43 |
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.