The salary statistics and trend of economists in the industry of postal service (federal government) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare economists salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $78,880 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $109,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $120,880 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $132,950 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $133,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for economists in the industry of postal service (federal government). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) economists is $133,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $120,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent economists is $78,880.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of economists in the industry of Postal Service (federal government) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $120,880 | 1.08% | 6.52% |
| 2016 | $119,570 | 2.00% | - |
| 2015 | $117,180 | 1.90% | - |
| 2014 | $114,950 | 0.99% | - |
| 2013 | $113,810 | 0.71% | - |
| 2012 | $113,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of economists in two industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of economists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Postal Service (federal government) | |
| Postal Service (federal government) | |
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