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Economist III: H-1B salaries
60 labor condition applications used the job title Economist III. Median offered base salary $171,300; middle half $163,500–$191,675.
Applications (LCAs)60
Median offered salary$171,300
Middle half of salaries$163,500–$191,675
10th–90th percentile$118,789–$209,080
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 48 | $171,950 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 6 | $187,642 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 2 | $171,740 |
| State of New Mexico Economic Development Department | 2 | $86,216 |
| NM Taxation and Revenue | 1 | $84,282 |
| State of New Mexico | 1 | $84,282 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $85,249 |
| Level III (experienced) | $174,750 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 12 | $152,357 |
| FY2024 | 14 | $176,400 |
| FY2025 | 15 | $185,423 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $168,480 |
Cities
- Seattle, WA32
- New York, NY9
- Santa Fe, NM4
- Arlington, VA3
- Bellevue, WA3
- San Francisco, CA2
- Palo Alto, CA2
- Jersey City, NJ2
- Sunnyvale, CA1
- Culver City, CA1
- Boston, MA1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).