The salary statistics and trend of economists in the industry of grantmaking and giving services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare economists salaries in different industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $57,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $93,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $128,780 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $167,060 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for economists in the industry of grantmaking and giving services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) economists is $167,060. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $93,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent economists is $57,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of economists in the industry of Grantmaking and Giving Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $93,090 | -8.08% | -11.83% |
| 2016 | $100,610 | 1.79% | - |
| 2015 | $98,810 | -15.75% | - |
| 2013 | $114,370 | 8.98% | - |
| 2012 | $104,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of economists in five industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of economists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | |