Economist is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 8,645 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Economists are hired by companies in the Custom Computer Programming Services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 139 | $98,300 |
| Scheduled Freight Air Transportation | 127 | $58,373 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 124 | $98,351 |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 103 | $87,986 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 82 | $80,052 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 82 | $82,982 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | 72 | $115,569 |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 70 | $84,924 |
| Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations | 66 | $72,613 |
| Offices of Certified Public Accountants | 65 | $100,791 |