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Also known as:
Agricultural Economist, Econometrician, Economic Development Specialist, Economic Research Analyst, Economist, Environmental Economist, Industrial Economist, Labor Economist, Price Economist, Social Economist

The overall job outlook for Economist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 45.64 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 2.85 percent per year. Demand for Economists is expected to go up, with an expected 5,980 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 3.79 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

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TOP STATES

There are currently more Economists in the following states

District of Columbia 5,300
California 2,020
Virginia 980
New York 850
Maryland 800
Texas 640
Massachusetts 610
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BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Economists

Louisiana
30
Vermont
40
Idaho
50
Iowa
50
Kansas
50
Montana
60
Nebraska
60
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