Economist Salary in California

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How much does an Economist make in California? The average Economist salary in California is $139,931 as of April 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $119,681 and $161,037. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Economist with Security Clearance
Department of the Air Force - EIELSON AFB , AK
Duties * ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level**** * Perform work assignments in difficulty and complexity such as eval
- 2 days ago
Economist with Security Clearance
Department of Defense - EIELSON AFB , AK
Duties * ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level**** * Perform work assignments in difficulty and complexity such as eval
- 2 days ago
Economist Analyst with Security Clearance
Greystones Group - WASHINGTON , DC
Greystones Group Greystones is seeking an Economist Analyst to support the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in developing data analytic, cybersecurity and IT capa
- 2 days ago
Principal Strategic Economist with Security Clearance
MITRE Corporation - MCLEAN , VA
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life. At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our na
- 2 days ago
Senior Regulatory Economist with Security Clearance
ICF - RESTON , VA
Description ICF's Regulatory, Policy and Economics business portfolio at ICF supports primarily public-sector clients with research, analysis, technical assista
- 2 days ago
Principal Strategic Economist with Security Clearance
MITRE Corporation - BEDFORD , MA
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life. At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our na
- 2 days ago

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $132,916 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $135,656 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $139,627 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $132,814 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $129,731 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $137,800 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $133,093 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $126,357 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $154,926 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $154,571 Date Updated April 01, 2025

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About California    California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More

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