Life & Physical Science

Economists

SOC 19-3011

Study how people and markets use resources and forecast where they head.

Median pay

$125k

$89k to $175k typical range

Outlook

Growing

900 openings / yr

Education

Master's

AI exposure

96%

modeled estimate · 93th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

67/100

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
Writing
Mathematics
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Active Learning

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How we model AI exposure.