Salary distribution
Where New York 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 New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 157 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $160,000. 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 | 49 | $110,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 42 | $147,500 |
| Level III — experienced | 23 | $185,423 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 26 | $250,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Economists in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Economist II | 15 | $181,875 |
| Cornerstone Research, Inc. | Analyst | 11 | $145,000 |
| The Brattle Group | Senior Research Analyst | 7 | $191,250 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | Associate, Research Analyst | 7 | $174,000 |
| CIBC World Markets Corp. | Managing Director, Global Markets | 7 | $250,000 |
| National Economic Research Associates, Inc. | Senior Analyst | 7 | $122,000 |
| Analysis Group, Inc. | Analyst | 6 | $110,000 |
| Federal Reserve Bank of New York | Economic Research Economist | 5 | $230,000 |
| Columbia University | Associate Research Scholar | 5 | $79,327 |
| CRA International, Inc. | Consulting Associate - Competition | 5 | $110,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Climate Economist at Bloomberg L.P.$181,875New YorkDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497740
- Data Scientist at International Initiative for Impact Evaluation$89,643BrooklynDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486073
- Senior Research Analyst at The Brattle Group$127,950New YorkDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-465493
- VP, Research at Barclays Capital Inc.$208,000New YorkDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-461637
- Vice President, Trading at GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC$300,000New YorkDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-459200
- Economist II at Amazon.com Services LLC$181,500New YorkDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-444569
- Economist II at Amazon.com Services LLC$171,800New YorkDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-435530
- SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & PROGRAM LEAD at TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY$157,500New YorkDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-433850
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 New York
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 New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 78 certified offers. The most common variant is Economist at a median of $170,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | Amazon.com Services LLC | 23 | $170,000 |
| Analyst | National Economic Research Associates, Inc. | 23 | $115,000 |
| Research Analyst | ADVANCY INC. | 12 | $120,252 |
| Vice President | GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 8 | $227,500 |
| MANAGER III, ECONOMIST | AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 6 | $179,863 |
| Economic Research Economist | Federal Reserve Bank of New York | 3 | $230,000 |
| Economic Research Analyst | Econic Partners US LLC | 3 | $125,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Economists in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 155 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $126,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Cornerstone Research, Inc. | 60 | $126,000 |
| Finance and insurance | GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 54 | $200,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 21 | $181,875 |
| Education | Columbia University | 11 | $81,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Instiglio Inc | 3 | $140,000 |
| Technology and software | Bloomberg L.P. | 2 | $154,451 |
| Real estate | HAMISTER GROUP, LLC | 2 | $96,803 |
| Government and public sector | New York Power Authority | 1 | $124,982 |
| Energy and utilities | New York Independent System Operator | 1 | $140,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
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 New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Economists in New York is $142,300.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Economists?
- The New York median is +19.3% 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.