Economists pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,590 or more. The middle half of economists in Olympia earn between $93,340 and $110,930.
- $89K10th
- $93K25th
- $103KMedian
- $111K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,210 | $8,934 | $51.54 |
| Median | $103,000 | $8,583 | $49.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,340 | $7,778 | $44.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,930 | $9,244 | $53.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Economists pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Economists in Olympia earn 11% less than the Washington average ($120,550) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($142,130). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $124,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $107,210 | $103,000 | $88,790 | $134,590 | 160 |
| Washington | $120,550 | $109,300 | $80,320 | $167,960 | 450 |
| United States | $142,130 | $124,720 | $67,360 | $238,060 | 17,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Economists salary after taxes in Olympia
On the average salary of $107,210, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $84,252 a year, or $7,021 a month and $3,240 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for economists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $107,210 buys what about $103,415 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Economists salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 2nd of 2 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($131,660).
- Seattle$131,660
- Olympia$107,210
Highest-paying cities for economists
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($184,860).
- New York, NY$184,860
- Washington, DC$166,140
- Durham, NC$159,310
- St. Louis, MO$156,690
- Los Angeles, CA$155,860
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Economists salary in Olympia: questions
How much do economists make an hour in Olympia?
$51.55 an hour on average, and $49.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level economists salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economists take-home pay in Olympia?
About $84,252 a year ($7,021 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,210. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do economists earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3011; area Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 10.93, this job is 10.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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