Economists pay range in Orlando
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,390 or more. The middle half of economists in Orlando earn between $72,880 and $132,550.
- $66K10th
- $73K25th
- $102KMedian
- $133K75th
- $172K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,870 | $8,906 | $51.38 |
| Median | $102,430 | $8,536 | $49.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,880 | $6,073 | $35.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,550 | $11,046 | $63.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Economists pay in Orlando vs. Florida and the U.S.
Economists in Orlando earn 6% less than the Florida average ($113,290) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($142,130). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $124,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $106,870 | $102,430 | $65,850 | $172,390 | n/a |
| Florida | $113,290 | $102,430 | $65,850 | $174,900 | 500 |
| United States | $142,130 | $124,720 | $67,360 | $238,060 | 17,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Economists salary after taxes in Orlando
On the average salary of $106,870, a single filer in Orlando takes home about $84,013 a year, or $7,001 a month and $3,231 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Orlando a good place for economists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Orlando area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $106,870 buys what about $105,376 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Orlando ($46,630). A typical home costs $387,733, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Economists salary in other Florida cities
Orlando ranks 4th of 5 Florida metro areas for this job; Jacksonville pays the most ($137,760).
- Jacksonville$137,760
- Miami$129,000
- Tampa$111,930
- Orlando$106,870
- Tallahassee$78,740
Highest-paying cities for economists
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($184,860).
- New York, NY$184,860
- Washington, DC$166,140
- Durham, NC$159,310
- St. Louis, MO$156,690
- Los Angeles, CA$155,860
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Economists salary in Orlando: questions
How much do economists make an hour in Orlando?
$51.38 an hour on average, and $49.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level economists salary in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economists take-home pay in Orlando?
About $84,013 a year ($7,001 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,870. Florida has no state income tax.
Do economists earn more in Orlando than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3011; area Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (36740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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