Economists in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $100,510 | $115,440 | -12.9% vs US |
| State Rank | #23 of 41 states | ||
| Employment | 1,400 jobs | 15,880 jobs | 8.8% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $71,260 | $34.26 |
| 25th Percentile | $84,580 | $40.66 |
| Median | $100,510 | $48.32 |
| 75th Percentile | $157,970 | $75.95 |
| 90th Percentile | $193,500 | $93.03 |
