Career Outlook for Economists
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The overall job outlook for Economist careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly increased by 10.14 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.69 percent per year. Demand for Economists is expected to go up, with an expected 2,250 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.12 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Economists in the following states
District of Columbia | 4,100 |
California | 1,530 |
Texas | 830 |
Illinois | 500 |
Virginia | 450 |
Massachusetts | 440 |
New York | 440 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Economists
Maine | 30 |
Alabama | 40 |
Kansas | 40 |
Nebraska | 40 |
Idaho | 40 |
Utah | 40 |
Montana | 40 |