Economist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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How much does an Economist make in Boston, MA? The average Economist salary in Boston, MA is $142,900 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $122,136 and $166,273. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Economist with Security Clearance
Department of the Air Force - EIELSON AFB , AK
Duties * ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level**** * Perform work assignments in difficulty and complexity such as eval
- 67 days ago
Economist with Security Clearance
Department of Defense - EIELSON AFB , AK
Duties * ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level**** * Perform work assignments in difficulty and complexity such as eval
- 67 days ago
Senior Economist with Security Clearance
MITRE Corporation - MCLEAN , VA
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life. At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our na
- 67 days ago
Senior Economist with Security Clearance
MITRE Corporation - BEDFORD , MA
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life. At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our na
- 67 days ago
Senior Regulatory Economist with Security Clearance
Cherokee Federal - WASHINGTON , DC
Senior Regulatory Economist This position requires an active Secret clearance. Cherokee United Services (CUS) is seeking a Senior Regulatory Economist to lead o
- 67 days ago
Senior Regulatory Economist with Security Clearance
ICF - RESTON , VA
Description ICF is seeking a senior level economist to support the growth of our expanding Regulatory, Policy and Economics practice, with a focus on labor, imm
- 67 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Economist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Economist ranges from $122,136 to $166,273 with the average base salary of $142,900. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $130,141 to $185,392 with the average total cash compensation of $154,926.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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