Research Economist
H-1B Salary Data · 15 certified filings
$125,475Avg. Salary
$60,778Minimum
$225,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Economist is $125,475 — 3% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 15 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Economist?
The average H-1B salary for Research Economist is $125,475 based on 15 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $60,778 to $225,000.
$125,475
Average
$60,778
Minimum
$225,000
Maximum
15
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Economist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland | $156,966 | 5 |
Section 2
Research Economist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $156,966 | 5 |
Related Roles
Materials Scientist ($109,719)
Post Doctoral Scholar ($64,187)
Senior Research Analyst ($145,764)
Associate Scientist ($90,038)
Research Fellow ($78,421)
Research Associate ($75,585)
Life Science Research Professional 2 ($83,041)
Research Assistant Professor ($91,053)
Assistant Academic Research Scientist ($70,570)
Researcher ($130,292)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.