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19-3011 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. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. Excludes “Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists" (13-1161).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 500219$58.31/hr$28.86/hr$31.62/hr$51.95/hr$70.41/hr$97.79/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ManufacturingN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Financial Activities50$82.23/hr
Professional and Business Services200$31.62/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Other Services30$70.41/hr
Public Administration140$52.11/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2024-2034
Southeast Minnesota N/A$30.20/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA N/A$52.90/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State 10$47.23/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 10$45.25/hr11.1%
Southwest Minnesota 20$33.70/hr10.0%
Southwest Balance of State 20$29.38/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 30$66.48/hr8.3%
Northwest Balance of State 30$66.48/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 350$53.10/hr3.8%
Minnesota 500$51.95/hr3.2%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2024-2034
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 250$111,496.10/yr-0.5%
Financial Specialists, All Other 820$40.71/hr2.2%
Survey Researchers 340$51.51/hrN/A
Actuaries 1,170$63.31/hrN/A
Financial Examiners 1,280$50.96/hr15.5%
Financial Managers 16,680$79.88/hr13.1%
Credit Analysts 1,110$40.40/hr-6.4%
Statistical Assistants N/A$28.84/hrN/A
Statisticians 780N/A8.9%
Accountants and Auditors 30,530$39.89/hr2.8%


  • Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  • Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
  • Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.
  • Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
  • Teach courses in environmental economics.
  • Conduct research on economic issues and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.
  • Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.
  • Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
  • Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  • Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.