U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Labor / Economist

Job-title file

Economist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1,267 employees hold this title in Department of Labor. Median total compensation for the role is $122,811, above the department median of $118,941.

Employees: 1,267
Total payroll: $153M
Role median: $122,811
Agency median: $118,941
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$191,900+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,267 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Economist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Economists — about 17,790 people — is $124,720. Department of Labor pays a median base salary of $122,811 for this role, 2% below that figure — about the 49th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Labor sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Labor median · $122,811

The bar is the range of annual wages for Economists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Labor’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,266 of 1,267 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Labor is $122,811, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Economist is held in 43 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Labor, the median of $122,811 ranks #39 of 43.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$247,426 · 32

Securities and Exchange Commission

$214,634 · 138

Federal Reserve System

$208,995 · 65

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 5

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$200,226 · 87

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$196,471 · 64

Federal Trade Commission

$191,900 · 88

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

$191,900 · 3

Department of Justice

$191,900 · 55

Federal Communications Commission

$191,350 · 62

Department of Treasury

$183,749 · 363

Small Business Administration

$181,216 · 9

Median total compensation for the Economist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Economist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $144,042 ranks #1 of 5. See Economist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$135,913 · 8

$79,810 · 69

$73,923 · 10

$65,123 · 35

Median total compensation for comparable Economist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Patricia Tate

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Waldorf
Work county: Charles
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241639017
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Tate is a Economist at Department of Labor based in Waldorf, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Donald Tremper

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: White Marsh
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241676005
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Donald Tremper serves as a Economist based in White Marsh, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Mark Williamson

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Brunswick
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240210021
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Williamson holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in Brunswick, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Richard Wilson

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Perry Hall
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241194005
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Richard Wilson serves as a Economist based in Perry Hall, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Ellen Gbane

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Centreville
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510422059
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ellen Gbane holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in Centreville, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonas Feit

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,503

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,503
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kingston
Work county: Plymouth
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,503
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250560023
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonas Feit is a Economist at Department of Labor based in Kingston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $128,503. They are classified at grade 13.

Beth Murphy

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,503

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,503
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,503
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Beth Murphy serves as a Economist based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,503. They are classified at grade 13.

Daniel Wallace

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,503

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,503
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,503
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Wallace works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. Daniel earned $128,503 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Gregory Owens

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,503

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,503
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Salem
Work county: Essex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,503
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251110009
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Owens works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Salem, Massachusetts. Gregory earned $128,503 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kelly Rossman

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,300

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,300
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New Castle
Work county: Lawrence
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 425800073
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Rossman holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in New Castle, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,300. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Donnelly

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,263

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,263
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Donnelly works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Los Angeles, California. Christopher earned $128,263 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Shayan Mondegari

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,263

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,263
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shayan Mondegari works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Los Angeles, California. Shayan earned $128,263 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristine Morse

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$128,082

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $128,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,082
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,082
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristine Morse works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Los Angeles, California. Kristine earned $128,082 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Mark Doucette

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Doucette works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. Mark earned $127,707 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Mark Lastowicka

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Lastowicka holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $127,707. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Bowen

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Bowen works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. Michael earned $127,707 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jennifer Harris

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Harris holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $127,707. Their pay grade is 12.

Barbara Arcand

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barbara Arcand works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. Barbara earned $127,707 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Emily Barnes

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Beverly
Work county: Essex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250100009
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Barnes works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Emily earned $127,707 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Carl Boutiette

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Carl Boutiette serves as a Economist based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,707. They are classified at grade 12.

David Brigham

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Brigham holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $127,707. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonathan Slate

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Slate works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. Jonathan earned $127,707 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.