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National Earnings
The earnings information below is for the occupational group Economists. The occupation Environmental Economist is part of this group.
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
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National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +6%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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very small occupation
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This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 16,900 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Average growth
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Organizations across many industries use economic analysis and quantitative methods to study and forecast business, sales, and other market trends. Employment demand is expected to be strong for these workers, as organizations increasingly turn to economists to apply analysis of big data to pricing, advertising, and other areas. The increasing complexity of the global economy and a more competitive business environment also are expected to support demand for economists.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (33.5%)
- Federal government (NAICS910000) (28.2%)
- Management, scientific, and technical consulting services (NAICS541600) (17.5%)
- Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (11.9%)
- State government, excluding education and hospitals (10.5%)
- Research and development in the social sciences and humanities (NAICS541720) (9.8%)
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals (8.3%)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (6.5%)
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (6.5%)
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