Economists pay range in Tallahassee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,770 or more. The middle half of economists in Tallahassee earn between $62,590 and $92,710.
- $53K10th
- $63K25th
- $70KMedian
- $93K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,740 | $6,562 | $37.86 |
| Median | $70,430 | $5,869 | $33.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,590 | $5,216 | $30.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,710 | $7,726 | $44.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Economists pay in Tallahassee vs. Florida and the U.S.
Economists in Tallahassee earn 30% less than the Florida average ($113,290) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($142,130). At the median the gap is -44% against the U.S. median of $124,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | $78,740 | $70,430 | $52,640 | $114,770 | 50 |
| 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 Tallahassee
On the average salary of $78,740, a single filer in Tallahassee takes home about $64,224 a year, or $5,352 a month and $2,470 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tallahassee a good place for economists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tallahassee area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $78,740 buys what about $83,838 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Tallahassee ($46,520). A typical home costs $285,256, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Economists salary in other Florida cities
Tallahassee ranks 5th 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 Tallahassee: questions
How much do economists make an hour in Tallahassee?
$37.86 an hour on average, and $33.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level economists salary in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economists take-home pay in Tallahassee?
About $64,224 a year ($5,352 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,740. Florida has no state income tax.
Do economists earn more in Tallahassee than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% 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 Tallahassee, FL (45220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.25, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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