Economists salary in NC
6 certified-data filings in NC · national median $145,000
$79,914
Min
$88,670
25th
$110,000
Median
$217,000
75th
$217,000
90th
The median in NC is -24% vs. the nationwide median for this role. See all states →
Same role, other states
DC $150,000
NY $170,000
VA $125,000
MA $167,300
CA $170,000
WA $110,500
TX $122,108
TN $93,078
IL $150,000
FL $96,000
MO $123,600
CO $112,000
PA $107,702
NJ $101,629
MD $127,187
OH $168,760
IN $71,491
GA $98,479
Recent certified cases
| Case | Employer | City | Wage | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-24179-156090 | The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corp, Inc. | Greensboro | $79,914 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| G-100-24180-156754 | AvidXchange, Inc. | Charlotte | $233,000 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| G-100-24059-756683 | Research Triangle Institute (U.S.) | Durham | $110,000 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| A-23044-01178 | Dimensional Fund Advisors, LP | Charlotte | $217,000 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| A-22224-04914 | GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC | Charlotte | $88,670 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| A-22126-51606 | N. C. STATE UNIVERSITY | Raleigh | $123,000 | Feb 21, 2023 |
Annual-equivalent wages; outliers excluded. Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data.