Economic Research Analyst Career

*A job as an Economic Research Analyst falls under the broader career category of Economists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Economists : Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.


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Economist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$132,650

Median Hourly Wage

$63.77*

Total Employed Nationally

16,420


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.