Best Paying Industries for Economists
$115,440
National Median Salary
40
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $222,980 | +93.2% | 50 |
| 2 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $213,290 | +84.8% | 50 |
| 3 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $200,980 | +74.1% | 640 |
| 4 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $200,660 | +73.8% | 280 |
| 5 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $184,380 | +59.7% | 160 |
| 6 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $173,600 | +50.4% | 210 |
| 7 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $149,980 | +29.9% | — |
| 8 | Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $142,840 | +23.7% | 50 |
| 9 | Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $142,840 | +23.7% | 50 |
| 10 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $141,590 | +22.7% | 4,780 |
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