Economist is a Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities job with over 8,026 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Economists are hired by companies in the Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing industry. The average H1B Economists job lasts 1,039 days.
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 9 | $121,300 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 9 | $68,090 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 8 | $88,161 |
| Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities | 8 | $78,900 |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 8 | $78,139 |
| Other Accounting Services | 8 | $103,984 |
| Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | 8 | $89,530 |
| Human Rights Organizations | 8 | $86,916 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) | 7 | $78,220 |
| Professional Organizations | 7 | $72,458 |