Economists pay range in Harrisburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,440 or more. The middle half of economists in Harrisburg earn between $63,150 and $93,830.
- $56K10th
- $63K25th
- $80KMedian
- $94K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,020 | $6,835 | $39.43 |
| Median | $80,010 | $6,668 | $38.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,150 | $5,262 | $30.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,830 | $7,819 | $45.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Economists pay in Harrisburg vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Economists in Harrisburg earn 30% less than the Pennsylvania average ($117,370) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($142,130). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $124,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $82,020 | $80,010 | $56,410 | $114,440 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,370 | $115,000 | $64,500 | $164,650 | 560 |
| 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 Harrisburg
On the average salary of $82,020, a single filer in Harrisburg takes home about $64,013 a year, or $5,334 a month and $2,462 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Harrisburg a good place for economists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Harrisburg area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.7), so the average $82,020 buys what about $83,142 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Harrisburg ($49,610). A typical home costs $312,126, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Economists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Harrisburg ranks 3rd of 3 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($149,490).
- Philadelphia$149,490
- Pittsburgh$128,880
- Harrisburg$82,020
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 Harrisburg: questions
How much do economists make an hour in Harrisburg?
$39.43 an hour on average, and $38.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level economists salary in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economists take-home pay in Harrisburg?
About $64,013 a year ($5,334 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,020. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do economists earn more in Harrisburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% 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 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA (25420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.51, this job is 4.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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