Salary distribution
Where Massachusetts economists fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Economists in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 117 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $124,824. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 45 | $94,902 |
| Level II — qualified | 28 | $133,838 |
| Level III — experienced | 20 | $170,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 16 | $207,875 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Economists in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis Group, Inc. | Associate | 26 | $142,500 |
| The Brattle Group | Research Analyst | 16 | $103,164 |
| Cornerstone Research, Inc. | Associate | 11 | $207,500 |
| CRA International, Inc. | Senior Associate - Competition | 8 | $135,000 |
| Boston College | Research Associate | 6 | $121,052 |
| Keystone Strategy LLC | Economist | 5 | $207,875 |
| Harvard University | Growth Lab Research Fellow | 5 | $89,610 |
| Econic Partners US LLC | Senior Economic Research Analyst | 5 | $125,000 |
| Medicus Economics, LLC | Senior Analyst | 3 | $99,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Economist III | 2 | $132,080 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Associate - Antitrust & Competition Economics (China) at CRA International, Inc.$110,000BostonDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-488578
- Research Director at The Leland Stanford, Jr University$135,000LynnfieldDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-476986
- Research Associate at Boston College$112,000Chestnut HillDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-469578
- Economist III at Amazon.com Services LLC$151,570BostonDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-386188
- Consulting Associate - Energy at CRA International, Inc.$115,000BostonDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-378191
- Principal (Economist) at Keystone Strategy LLC$226,782BostonDecided Nov 5, 2025I-200-25269-338798
- Natural Resource Economist at Azura Consulting LLC$90,896East FalmouthWage Level IDecided Sep 30, 2025I-200-25266-327702
- Energy Associate at The Brattle Group$165,450BostonWage Level IIDecided Sep 15, 2025I-203-25251-294497
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Economists pay by experience level in Massachusetts
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Economists specialties in Massachusetts
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 70 certified offers. The most common variant is Analyst at a median of $92,500.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst | Analysis Group, Inc. | 19 | $92,500 |
| Economist | Amazon.com Services LLC | 12 | $182,500 |
| Research Analyst | The Brattle Group | 11 | $103,164 |
| Research Associate | Boston College | 8 | $118,400 |
| Growth Lab Research Fellow | Harvard University | 5 | $89,610 |
| Senior Economic Research Analyst | Econic Partners US LLC | 5 | $125,000 |
| Energy Associate | The Brattle Group | 4 | $160,225 |
| Manager | Analysis Group, Inc. | 3 | $170,227 |
| Senior Associate - Competition | CRA International, Inc. | 3 | $220,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Economists in Massachusetts, by industry
Median offered wage across 117 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $125,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Analysis Group, Inc. | 85 | $125,000 |
| Education | Boston College | 14 | $111,031 |
| Finance and insurance | Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC | 7 | $123,600 |
| Technology and software | Uber Technologies, Inc. | 4 | $164,584 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 3 | $151,570 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. | 2 | $124,951 |
| Manufacturing | Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $170,227 |
| Healthcare | Tufts Medical Center, Inc. | 1 | $95,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Massachusetts over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Mathematics
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
- 02
Conduct research on economic issues, and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.
- 03
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
- 04
Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
- 05
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
- 06
Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
- 07
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
- 08
Explain economic impact of policies to the public.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+1.1%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Slower than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Economists in Massachusetts?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Economists in Massachusetts is $103,170.
- How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Economists?
- The Massachusetts median is -13.5% versus the BLS national figure of $119,230.
- Is Economists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 1.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Economists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.