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Occupation Title: Economists

Description: 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.

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 19-3011

Sample Job Titles: Economist, Economic Analyst, Economic Consultant, Project Economist, Forensic Economist, Health Researcher, Research Analyst, Economic Analysis Director, Economic Development Specialist, Revenue Research Analyst

 Salary Chart Economists

Estimated Total Employment*
2006: 12,970
2007: 12,740
2008: 12,600
2009: 13,160
2010: 13,250

Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics

Projected Job Openings (2008-2018): 5,000
Projected Growth (2008-2018): 3-6%

(total 10 year projection, not annual)

Data Source:
O*NET Online

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics program does not include self-employed workers in employment estimates. O*NET and other BLS programs do include self-employed workers.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. REC-0439914 and DRL-0910041 (Enhancing Departments and Graduate Education in Geography).

Suggested citation: Association of American Geographers, Jobs & Careers Website, Salary Data and Trends, http://www.aag.org/cs/salary_data_and_trends/salary_data_and_trends_overview (accessed mm//dd/yyyy).