Behavioral Economist Salary in the United States

Behavioral Economist Salary

How much does a Behavioral Economist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Behavioral Economist in the United States is $127,599. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $83,670 to a high of $161,326, with most professionals earning between $104,605 and $145,253.

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Behavioral Economist Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Behavioral Economist Salary $83,670 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Behavioral Economist Salary $104,605 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Behavioral Economist Salary $127,599 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Behavioral Economist Salary $145,253 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Behavioral Economist Salary $161,326 US April 01, 2025
25% $104,605 10% $83,670 90% $161,326 75% $145,253 $127,599 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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145253
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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156896
134913
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Economist in the United States. The base salary for Behavioral Economist ranges from $104,605 to $145,253 with the average base salary of $127,599. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,816 to $156,896 with the average total cash compensation of $134,913.

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