Federal economics & statistics jobs
Economists (0110) and statisticians (1530) design surveys, model policy effects and produce official statistics at agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Both series have positive education requirements. Economists usually need 21 semester hours of economics plus statistics or calculus, and statisticians need a set amount of math and statistics coursework.
USAJOBS currently lists 24 open economics & statistics announcements. The most active recent employers are Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Defense Human Resources Activity. 21 of the latest 24 offer remote work or telework.
OPM occupational series: 0110, 1530
- Open announcements
- 24
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Bureau of Economic Analysis
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 21 / 24
Occupation snapshot: Economics & Statistics
National figures for related occupations across all employers, not just the federal government. Federal pay is set by each announcement's grade and locality.
| Occupation | National median wage | Outlook | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomistsO*NET-SOC 19-3011.00 | $124,720 per year$59.96 per hour2025 data | Below Average outlook5% projected change (2025-2035)1,100 openings per year | Master's degree |
| StatisticiansO*NET-SOC 15-2041.00 | $105,650 per year$50.79 per hour2025 data | Bright outlook11% projected change (2025-2035)1,900 openings per year | Master's degree |
This page includes information from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA), and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Newest federal economics & statistics jobs
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Norfolk, Virginia
$51,210 - $81,436 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTERDISCIPLINARY (DATA SCIENTIST/ECONOMIST)
Closes Nov 19, 2026Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia
$121,785 - $187,093 per year · GS-13 to 14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Survey Statistician
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Census Bureau · Department of Commerce
Multiple Locations
$74,678 - $145,468 per year · GS-11 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Statistician (NTE 1 Year)
Closes Nov 8, 2026Office of Inspector General · Department of Transportation
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Statistician (Health)
Closes Nov 11, 2026Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Department of Health and Human Services
Hyattsville, Maryland
$169,279 - $197,200 per year · GS-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Economist
Closes Nov 9, 2026Bureau of Economic Analysis · Department of Commerce
Suitland, Maryland
$121,785 - $187,093 per year · ZP-4
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Interdisciplinary
Closes Nov 9, 2026Defense Human Resources Activity · Department of Defense
Alexandria, Virginia
$102,415 - $158,322 per year · GS-12 to 13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Interdisciplinary
Closes Nov 9, 2026Defense Human Resources Activity · Department of Defense
Alexandria, Virginia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Research Agricultural Economist
Closes Nov 13, 2026Economic Research Service · Department of Agriculture
Kansas City, Missouri
$90,968 - $118,261 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS
Closes Nov 13, 2026National Defense University · Department of Defense
Fort McNair, District of Columbia
$144,837 - $183,428 per year · AD-4
- Full-time
- Term
- Telework eligible
Research Agricultural Economist
Closes Nov 13, 2026Economic Research Service · Department of Agriculture
Kansas City, Missouri
$90,968 - $118,261 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Statistician (Social Science)
Closes Nov 5, 2026Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice
Washington, District of Columbia
$85,447 - $133,142 per year · GS-11 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Financial Economist - Crypto Assets and Novel Products
Closes Nov 13, 2026Securities and Exchange Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia
$174,859 - $292,300 per year · SK-16
- Full-time
- Permanent
Economist
Closes Nov 4, 2026Bureau of Labor Statistics · Department of Labor
Multiple Locations
$58,827 - $82,007 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Statistician (Data Scientist)
Closes Nov 7, 2026Veterans Affairs, Inspector General · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$76,463 - $99,404 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Statistician (Data Scientist)
Closes Nov 7, 2026Veterans Affairs, Inspector General · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$76,463 - $99,404 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Interdisciplinary
Closes Nov 12, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Galveston, Texas
$122,749 - $159,575 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Economist
Closes Nov 6, 2026Bureau of Labor Statistics · Department of Labor
Multiple Locations
$69,373 - $100,315 per year · GS-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Economist/Statistician (Economics)
Closes Nov 5, 2026Bureau of Labor Statistics · Department of Labor
Location Negotiable After Selection
$125,776 - $163,514 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Economist
Closes Nov 20, 2026Office of Management and Budget · Executive Office of the President
Washington, District of Columbia
$121,785 - $158,322 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Economist (Recent Graduate)
Closes Jan 14, 2027Bureau of Economic Analysis · Department of Commerce
Suitland, Maryland
$57,736 - $101,097 per year · ZP-2
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Economist
Closes Jan 14, 2027Bureau of Economic Analysis · Department of Commerce
Suitland, Maryland
$85,447 - $133,142 per year · ZP-3
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Financial Economist
Closes Mar 30, 2027Securities and Exchange Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia
$200,157 - $225,943 per year · SK-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Economist
Closes Dec 21, 2026Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force
Multiple Locations
$74,678 - $192,331 per year · GS-11 to 15
- Full-time
- Multiple
Job data from USAJOBS.gov. Careers.org is not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 1:05 AM EST.
Other federal career fields
- Nursing
- Physicians & Medical Officers
- Allied Health & Medical Technology
- Pharmacy
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Administration & Program Management
- Business & Industry
- Contracting & Acquisition
- Accounting, Budget & Finance
- Human Resources
- Attorneys & Legal
- Law Enforcement & Investigation
- Intelligence
- Education & Training
- Natural Resources & Parks
- Firefighting & Fire Protection
- Air Traffic Control
- Clerical & Administrative Support
- Emergency Management & Safety
- Logistics & Supply
- Skilled Trades & Maintenance
- Public Affairs & Communications
Federal jobs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming