(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Economists

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy.

Salary Breakdown

Economists

Average

$96,580

ANNUAL

$46.43

HOURLY

Entry Level

$62,040

ANNUAL

$29.83

HOURLY

Mid Level

$99,510

ANNUAL

$47.84

HOURLY

Expert Level

$117,100

ANNUAL

$56.30

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Economists

140

Projected job openings through 2030


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Economists

Supporting Programs

Economists

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Top Expected Tasks

Economists


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Economists

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Economics and Accounting

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Mathematics

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Mathematical Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension


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