Best states for an economic analyst

Q: What is the best state for economic analysts?

The best state to be an economic analyst is New York based on economic analyst salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for economic analysts?

The highest paying state for economic analysts is Hawaii based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for economic analysts?

The worst state for economic analysts is Oklahoma, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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It seems like economic analysts are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for economic analysts aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research shows that New York is the best state in the country for economic analysts.

New York is the best state for jobs for economic analysts, and Oklahoma is the worst. The most common pay in New York is $85,693, while the median pay in Oklahoma is $56,236.If you are currently seeking employment as an economic analyst, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for economic analysts in 2025

1. New York
Total economic analyst jobs: 2,108
Average annual salary: $85,693
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000
Location Quotient:
1.72
Economic analyst jobs in New York
2. District of Columbia
Total economic analyst jobs: 555
Average annual salary: $91,237
Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000
Location Quotient:
3.46
Economic analyst jobs in District of Columbia
3. Washington
Total economic analyst jobs: 826
Average annual salary: $82,987
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000
Location Quotient:
1.18
Economic analyst jobs in Washington
4. Arizona
Total economic analyst jobs: 620
Average annual salary: $81,258
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000
Location Quotient:
1.11
Economic analyst jobs in Arizona
5. Massachusetts
Total economic analyst jobs: 1,053
Average annual salary: $82,071
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000
Location Quotient:
1.2
Economic analyst jobs in Massachusetts
6. New Jersey
Total economic analyst jobs: 705
Average annual salary: $86,413
Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000
Location Quotient:
0.93
Economic analyst jobs in New Jersey
7. Delaware
Total economic analyst jobs: 166
Average annual salary: $79,994
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000
Location Quotient:
1.38
Economic analyst jobs in Delaware
8. Pennsylvania
Total economic analyst jobs: 881
Average annual salary: $81,124
Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000
Location Quotient:
0.79
Economic analyst jobs in Pennsylvania
9. Rhode Island
Total economic analyst jobs: 112
Average annual salary: $78,428
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Economic analyst jobs in Rhode Island
10. Virginia
Total economic analyst jobs: 1,441
Average annual salary: $77,341
Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000
Location Quotient:
1.6
Economic analyst jobs in Virginia

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How Zippia determines the best states to be an economic analyst

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Detailed list of the best states for an economic analyst

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	New York	$85,693	$57,000	19,849,399	2,108
2	District of Columbia	$91,237	$61,000	693,972	555
3	Washington	$82,987	$55,000	7,405,743	826
4	Arizona	$81,258	$55,000	7,016,270	620
5	Massachusetts	$82,071	$55,000	6,859,819	1,053
6	New Jersey	$86,413	$58,000	9,005,644	705
7	Delaware	$79,994	$53,000	961,939	166
8	Pennsylvania	$81,124	$54,000	12,805,537	881
9	Rhode Island	$78,428	$53,000	1,059,639	112
10	Virginia	$77,341	$51,000	8,470,020	1,441
11	New Hampshire	$83,691	$56,000	1,342,795	109
12	California	$79,120	$52,000	39,536,653	3,491
13	Maryland	$77,969	$52,000	6,052,177	798
14	Texas	$72,566	$48,000	28,304,596	1,917
15	Oregon	$75,399	$50,000	4,142,776	378
16	Vermont	$74,820	$50,000	623,657	66
17	Ohio	$73,043	$49,000	11,658,609	691
18	Minnesota	$73,108	$50,000	5,576,606	561
19	Nevada	$72,115	$48,000	2,998,039	145
20	Illinois	$70,456	$48,000	12,802,023	1,331
21	Connecticut	$71,244	$48,000	3,588,184	362
22	West Virginia	$71,845	$48,000	1,815,857	77
23	Michigan	$68,686	$46,000	9,962,311	555
24	Indiana	$69,383	$47,000	6,666,818	446
25	Utah	$68,725	$46,000	3,101,833	271
26	Colorado	$66,402	$45,000	5,607,154	740
27	Wyoming	$63,964	$43,000	579,315	59
28	Maine	$69,595	$47,000	1,335,907	82
29	Missouri	$66,251	$45,000	6,113,532	420
30	North Carolina	$64,684	$43,000	10,273,419	820
31	South Carolina	$68,979	$45,000	5,024,369	190
32	New Mexico	$68,185	$46,000	2,088,070	112
33	Georgia	$64,374	$43,000	10,429,379	903
34	Alaska	$63,644	$48,000	739,795	80
35	Iowa	$65,521	$45,000	3,145,711	232
36	Nebraska	$64,505	$44,000	1,920,076	149
37	Alabama	$62,731	$42,000	4,874,747	298
38	Idaho	$63,716	$42,000	1,716,943	115
39	Wisconsin	$61,808	$42,000	5,795,483	385
40	Tennessee	$61,560	$41,000	6,715,984	394
41	Hawaii	$55,936	$40,000	1,427,538	117
42	Montana	$61,336	$41,000	1,050,493	73
43	Florida	$56,761	$36,000	20,984,400	1,406
44	North Dakota	$59,439	$41,000	755,393	59
45	Kentucky	$60,241	$41,000	4,454,189	206
46	Arkansas	$56,394	$38,000	3,004,279	180
47	South Dakota	$57,461	$39,000	869,666	58
48	Kansas	$56,196	$38,000	2,913,123	172
49	Mississippi	$56,457	$37,000	2,984,100	96
50	Louisiana	$57,112	$37,000	4,684,333	150
51	Oklahoma	$56,236	$38,000	3,930,864	130

Highest paying states for economic analysts

Rank	State	Avg. Economic Analyst Salary
1	New York	$85,693
2	District of Columbia	$91,237
3	Washington	$82,987
4	Arizona	$81,258
5	Massachusetts	$82,071
6	New Jersey	$86,413
7	Delaware	$79,994
8	Pennsylvania	$81,124
9	Rhode Island	$78,428
10	Virginia	$77,341
11	New Hampshire	$83,691
12	California	$79,120
13	Maryland	$77,969
14	Texas	$72,566
15	Oregon	$75,399
16	Vermont	$74,820
17	Ohio	$73,043
18	Minnesota	$73,108
19	Nevada	$72,115
20	Illinois	$70,456
21	Connecticut	$71,244
22	West Virginia	$71,845
23	Michigan	$68,686
24	Indiana	$69,383
25	Utah	$68,725
26	Colorado	$66,402
27	Wyoming	$63,964
28	Maine	$69,595
29	Missouri	$66,251
30	North Carolina	$64,684
31	South Carolina	$68,979
32	New Mexico	$68,185
33	Georgia	$64,374
34	Alaska	$63,644
35	Iowa	$65,521
36	Nebraska	$64,505
37	Alabama	$62,731
38	Idaho	$63,716
39	Wisconsin	$61,808
40	Tennessee	$61,560
41	Hawaii	$55,936
42	Montana	$61,336
43	Florida	$56,761
44	North Dakota	$59,439
45	Kentucky	$60,241
46	Arkansas	$56,394
47	South Dakota	$57,461
48	Kansas	$56,196
49	Mississippi	$56,457
50	Louisiana	$57,112
51	Oklahoma	$56,236

Expert opinions on the best states for economic analysts

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for economic analysts to find work opportunities?
Christopher Wooldridge
Director, Murray State University
Yes, there are, depending on which career path of economic development one chooses. Geographically speaking, the South and West regions of the United States seem to be growing the fastest. Texas seems to be experiencing a tremendous amount of growth in many cities, including Austin, McKinney, and Houston. Outside of Texas, looking at fast-growing metropolitan areas and the surrounding areas, is a start for those seeking to be part of large, rapid city growth.

Cities such as Nashville, Louisville, Charlotte, and Jacksonville City. However, the rural areas of the Midwest and South can also offer great opportunities as populations begin to shift to rural areas from metropolitan areas, due to changes in demographics and psychographics (some CV19 driven also). A person seeking a slower pace and possibly a higher quality of life can find opportunities to assist and grow rural areas through economic development. One should look at where they want to live and can begin that by using census.gov to learn more about the area.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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Total economic analyst jobs:	2,108
Average annual salary:	$85,693
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$57,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$127,000
Location Quotient:	1.72

Best states for an economic analyst

10 best states for economic analysts in 2025

1. New York

2. District of Columbia

3. Washington

4. Arizona

5. Massachusetts

6. New Jersey

7. Delaware

8. Pennsylvania

9. Rhode Island

10. Virginia