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Economist Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Economists working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$156,000
Annual in CA
$75/hr
Hourly Rate
$13,000
Monthly
$3,000
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$156,000
California
$113,000
National Median
+$43,000 (+38%) vs. national
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