Environmental economists earned average base salaries that ranged from $46,000 to $122,500 or more in December 2024, according to ZipRecruiter.com. The average annual salary was $82,064. The U.S. Department of Labor does not provide information on environmental economists, but reports that in May 2023, the median salary for all economists was $115,730. Salaries ranged from $62,520 or less to $216,900 or more. Those who worked for state government agencies earned average salaries of $74,900, whereas economists employed in scientific research and development services earned about $140,940 per year.
Environmental economists who are employed full time receive employment benefits such as paid vacation time, sick leave, health insurance coverage, among other benefits.
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