Economists — FY2025 H-1B Filings

200 H-1B filings for Economists in FY2025. Average salary: $142k.

In FY FY2025, there were 199 H-1B filings for Economists positions with an average salary of $142k. Leading sponsors include Cornerstone Research, Inc. (8%), Econic Partners US LLC (5%), Analysis Group, Inc. (4%). Most positions are located in California (20%), Massachusetts (13%), New York (13%). 97% of these petitions were certified. Compensation ranged from $60k to $400k.

200
Filings
$142k
Avg Salary
$136k
Median Salary

Salary Distribution — FY2025

PercentileSalary
10th$78k
25th$96k
50th (Median)$136k
75th$172k
90th$212k

Based on 199 salary records. Range: $60k – $400k.

Prevailing Wage Analysis — FY2025

87% of filings offer salaries above the prevailing wage, with an average premium of 26.6%. The average prevailing wage is $113k (based on 199 filings).

Processing Time — FY2025

Average processing time is 8 days (median: 7 days). Fastest: 1 days, slowest: 60 days. Based on 197 filings.

Workforce Insights — FY2025

41% of filings are for new positions, while 23% are for continued employment (200 filings).

Average contract duration: 34 months (median: 36 months), based on 200 filings.

Visa Class Breakdown — FY2025

Visa ClassFilings
H-1B179
E-3 AUSTRALIAN9
H-1B1 SINGAPORE7
H-1B1 CHILE5

Education Requirements — FY2025

Education LevelFilings
Not Specified200

Top Employers in FY2025

EmployerFilings
Cornerstone Research, Inc.16
Econic Partners US LLC9
Analysis Group, Inc.8
Amazon.com Services LLC8
Federal Express Corporation8
Compass Lexecon LLC6
TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc.5
CRA International, Inc.5
The Brattle Group4
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B filings were there for Economists in FY2025?

There were 200 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for Economists positions in FY2025.

What was the average Economists H-1B salary in FY2025?

The average H-1B salary for Economists in FY2025 was $142k.

Which employers sponsored Economists in FY2025?

Top employers sponsoring Economists H-1B positions in FY2025 include Cornerstone Research, Inc., Econic Partners US LLC, Analysis Group, Inc..