Economists Salary
In Puerto Rico, economists earn $70,750 at the median, or about $34.02 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers.
So what does $71K get you in Puerto Rico?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico
Entry-level economists (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Economists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $168K | +34% | 3,000 |
| New Jersey | $168K | +34% | 280 |
| Delaware | $159K | +28% | 70 |
| Maryland | $145K | +16% | 1,130 |
| Kansas | $139K | +11% | 80 |
| Virginia | $138K | +10% | 950 |
| New York | $137K | +10% | 910 |
| North Carolina | $136K | +9% | 290 |
| Idaho | $131K | +5% | 130 |
| Alabama | $130K | +4% | 40 |
| Georgia | $123K | -2% | 260 |
| Oregon | $122K | -2% | 320 |
| Texas | $121K | -3% | 560 |
| Colorado | $121K | -3% | 240 |
| Ohio | $120K | -4% | 140 |
| California | $119K | -4% | 860 |
| Tennessee | $118K | -6% | 80 |
| Missouri | $117K | -6% | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $115K | -8% | 560 |
| Alaska | $111K | -11% | 80 |
| Washington | $109K | -12% | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $106K | -15% | 1,030 |
| Michigan | $106K | -15% | 320 |
| Minnesota | $105K | -16% | 500 |
| Florida | $102K | -18% | 500 |
| Connecticut | $101K | -19% | 210 |
| Iowa | $96K | -23% | 70 |
| Arkansas | $92K | -27% | 50 |
| Maine | $91K | -27% | 70 |
| Nevada | $91K | -27% | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $90K | -28% | 80 |
| Montana | $89K | -28% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $86K | -31% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $84K | -33% | 280 |
| Hawaii | $83K | -33% | 50 |
| Indiana | $81K | -35% | 80 |
| Arizona | $80K | -36% | 340 |
| Nebraska | $76K | -39% | 90 |
| Louisiana | $73K | -41% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $71K | -43% | 100 |
Showing 1–10 of 40 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a economist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Puerto Rico?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $71K, rent takes 36.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,783/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for economists in Puerto Rico?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new economists typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,063/month.
Is economist a high-paying job in Puerto Rico?
Local pay runs 43% below the national median — $71K here vs. $125K nationally.
How does Puerto Rico compare to the national average for economists?
Puerto Rico pays $71K median vs. the U.S. average of $125K — that’s -43%.
How much do economists make in Puerto Rico?
The median is $70,750 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,050, and experienced economists can clear $85,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $71K enough to live in Puerto Rico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,847/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,783/month, which eats 36.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a economists salary go in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median economists salary is worth about $70,750 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do economists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.