How much does an Economist make in Houston, TX? The average Economist salary in Houston, TX is $126,636 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $108,310 and $145,736. 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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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
- 1 day ago
Greystones Group - WASHINGTON , DC
Greystones Group Greystones is seeking an Economist Analyst to support the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in developing data analytic, cybersecurity and IT capa
- 1 day ago
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
- Today
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
- Today
Description ICF's Regulatory, Policy and Economics business portfolio at ICF supports primarily public-sector clients with research, analysis, technical assista
- 1 day ago
Thomas & Reed, LLC - WASHINGTON , DC
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gen
- 2 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Economist ranges from $108,310 to $145,736 with the average base salary of $126,636. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,827 to $159,574 with the average total cash compensation of $135,364.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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