Economists - Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. May collect and process economic and statistical data using econometric and sampling techniques.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $99,350 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $47.77.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $99,350 | ||
| National Hourly | $47.77 | ||
| Statewide Annual | - | - | - |
| Statewide Hourly | - | - | - |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 20 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 20 percent and an estmated 20 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 20 | 20 | 1.84% | 0 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Economists usually need Master's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 39% |
| Doctoral Degree | 29% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 4% |
| Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 3% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Alb | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/albuquerque.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Can | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/cannon.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Hol | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/holloman.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Whi | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Economics | |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificates | Applied Economics | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Development Economics and International Development | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics, General | |
| Master's Degree | Economics, General | |
| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics, General | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Economics, General | |
| Master's Degree | Economics, General | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 5.6% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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- Econometrician
- Economic Adviser
- Economic Analysis Director
- Economic Analyst
- Economic Consultant
- Economic Developer
- Economic Development Specialist
- Economic Research Analyst
- Economist
- Financial Economist
- Fiscal Economist
- Forensic Economist
- Forest Economist
- Health Researcher
- Industrial Economist
- International Trade Specialist
- Labor Economist
- Policy Advisor
- Policy Analyst
- Policy Officer
- Price Economist
- Project Economist
- Research Analyst
- Revenue Research Analyst
- Social Economist
- Tax Economist
- Trade Economist