Economist Jobs in the United States
Amazon
$116300 YEAR
Boston, MA
This track could be a good fit for candidates with research experience in: macroeconometrics and/or empirical macroeconomics; international macroeconomics; time-series econometrics; forecasting; financial econometrics and/or empirical finance; and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models. Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon, including retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations.
Amazon
$116300 YEAR
Boston, MA
This track could be a good fit for candidates with research experience in: macroeconometrics and/or empirical macroeconomics; international macroeconomics; time-series econometrics; forecasting; financial econometrics and/or empirical finance; and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models. Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon, including retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations.
Amazon
$116300 - $201000 YEAR
San Francisco, CA
Our economists collaborate with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists, engineers, and leadership to address key business challenges across various domains such as Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third-party merchants, search, pricing, labor, employment, benefits, and more. As a member of either a cross-functional team within a business unit or a central science organization, you will work in a dynamic environment to solve business problems, develop econometric techniques for large datasets, and contribute to automated system design.
Amazon
$116300 YEAR
Sunnyvale, CA
Amazon Economists build econometric models using our world class data systems and apply approaches from a variety of skillsets – applied macro/time series, applied micro, econometric theory, empirical IO, empirical health, labor, public economics and related fields are all highly valued skillsets at Amazon. Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientist and engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems ranging from Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, effective benefits (health, retirement, etc.) and beyond.
Amazon
$116300 - $201000 YEAR
Seattle, WA
Our economists collaborate closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists, engineers, and leadership to address key business challenges across various domains such as Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third-party merchants, search, pricing, and labor and employment planning. We develop econometric models using world-class data systems and apply diverse approaches including macro/time series, microeconometrics, empirical IO, health, labor, and public economics.
Amazon
$143300 YEAR
Los Angeles, CA
Amazon Economists build econometric models using our world class data systems and apply approaches from a variety of skillsets – applied macro/time series, applied micro, econometric theory, empirical IO, empirical health, labor, public economics and related fields are all highly valued skillsets at Amazon. Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientist and engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems ranging from Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, effective benefits (health, retirement, etc.) and beyond.
Amazon
$143300 YEAR
Los Angeles, CA
Amazon Economists build econometric models using our world class data systems and apply approaches from a variety of skillsets – applied macro/time series, applied micro, econometric theory, empirical IO, empirical health, labor, public economics and related fields are all highly valued skillsets at Amazon. Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientist and engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems ranging from Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, effective benefits (health, retirement, etc.) and beyond.
Amazon
$143300 YEAR
Arlington, VA
This track could be a good fit for candidates with research experience in: macroeconometrics and/or empirical macroeconomics; international macroeconomics; time-series econometrics; forecasting; financial econometrics and/or empirical finance; and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models. Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon, including retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations.
Amazon
$143300 YEAR
Bellevue, WA
This track could be a good fit for candidates with research experience in: macroeconometrics and/or empirical macroeconomics; international macroeconomics; time-series econometrics; forecasting; financial econometrics and/or empirical finance; and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models. Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon, including retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations.
Amazon
$136000 - $212800 YEAR
San Francisco, CA
Economists at Amazon work closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists, engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems across various domains including Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third-party merchants, search, pricing, labor, and employment planning, as well as benefits management. They build econometric models using world-class data systems and apply diverse approaches such as applied macro/time series, microeconomics, econometric theory, empirical IO, health economics, labor economics, and public economics.
Amazon
Seattle, WA
This fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team of economists and scientists leverages advanced machine learning, statistics, and economics to solve complex problems like measuring the long-term causal effects of Amazon initiatives. Working with massive datasets spanning billions of customer transactions, you will partner closely with a dedicated engineering team to uncover insights that propel Amazon's Retail business forward.
Amazon
$143300 YEAR
Seattle, WA
These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. We own the fee strategy, fee seller experience, fee accuracy and integrity, fee science and analytics, and we provide scalable technology to monetize all services available to third-party sellers.
Amazon
Seattle, WA
We believe in being servant leaders focused on influence: good data work has little value if it doesn’t translate into actionable insights that are rolled out and impact the real economy. We work hard during work hours but we also don’t encourage working at nights or on weekends except in very rare, high stakes cases.
Amazon
$143300 YEAR
Seattle, WA
The right hire will be able to dive deep into the data to come up with stylized facts, build reduced form models that motivate structural assumptions, and build to more complex structural models. We believe in being servant leaders focused on influence: good data work has little value if it doesn’t translate into actionable insights that are rolled out and impact the real economy.
Amazon
$116300 YEAR
Seattle, WA
Amazon's ALX team is looking for economists highly specialized in the field of micro-econometrics and causal inference who can work at the intersection of economics, statistics, and machine learning, and engage in building advanced experimentation and evaluation capabilities that address the nuances of policy evaluation in complex settings. The team conducts experiments for a wide range of employee and talent-related product features and measures the impact of product and program initiatives in enhancing our employees' career experiences at Amazon.
Amazon
$116300 YEAR
Seattle, WA
Amazon's ALX team is looking for economists highly specialized in the field of micro-econometrics and causal inference who can work at the intersection of economics, statistics, and machine learning, and engage in building advanced experimentation and evaluation capabilities that address the nuances of policy evaluation in complex settings. The team conducts experiments for a wide range of employee and talent-related product features and measures the impact of product and program initiatives in enhancing our employees' career experiences at Amazon.
Amazon
$143300 - $247600 YEAR
Seattle, WA
Your role involves retrieving, analyzing, and presenting critical data and insights, and communicating effectively with engineers, scientists, product managers, and leadership to identify opportunities, support decision-making, and drive product innovation. We offer transparent and simple pricing, 24/7 customer support, and medication delivery to our customers' doorsteps, all while creating programs and products that embody our mission to become the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy.
Amazon
Arlington, VA
We seek a Senior Economist to lead end-to-end economic solutions, collaborate with scientific teams, and address large-scale, ambiguous problems using causal inference, statistical, and machine learning techniques. We aim to remove barriers to medication access, providing customers with transparent pricing, 24/7 support, and home delivery, embodying our mission to become the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy.
Economist Jobs Overview
Do you take an interest in economic news, market forecasts, charts, graphs, and statistics? You may want to consider making this into a career by becoming an economist. Economist jobs are the backbone of a healthy economy since economists help individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations make sound financial decisions.
Economists collect, research, and analyze economic data and use it to create economic forecasts and give financial advice. In this job, you might work in the public sector, or for corporations and organizations. Your job responsibilities will commonly include:
- collect and analyze data
- present data through reports, speeches, academic studies, and publications
- research economic issues and trends
- create economic forecasts
- give financial advice, both on a small scale (for example to individuals) and on a large scale (for example by advising governments on economic policies)
- develop economic theories
Salaries for Economist Jobs
Amedian salary for an economistcan vary from $53,700 to $120,055. There is a wide range in salaries for this title because the range of responsibilities varies greatly—some jobs require little experience besides a degree; others are senior-level jobs managing a team of economists or a whole department.
Use Monster’ssalary toolsto find out what the average salary is in your state and city, as well as other locations. Some of the highest-paying cities include Washington D.C., New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and Seattle.
How to Find the Economist Job That Fits You
When choosing between different economist jobs, consider if you want to take on a more solitary role or work closely with others. Some economists have a primary advisory role and work closely with others in a corporation or government agency. These jobs commonly include giving presentations and speeches as well. Roles that focus more on research may be a better choice if you’re introverted.
Also consider if you want to climb the career ladder. Some of the most senior positions are with the U.S. government, where there is often a clear path for advancement through different ranks of seniority, for example Economist Level I, 2, 3, 4, and 5. With time you could advance all the way to a position as a director or head of a department. This road could also lead to high-level positions with organizations such as the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank.
Working for a public agency will be a different type of work culture than working for a private entity. Government agencies are able to take a more long-term approach to economic policy. If you’re goal-oriented and driven by metrics, working in business operations focusing on maximizing profits might be a better fit for you.
How to Apply to Economist Jobs
To get the right job for you, craft a well-written and thoughtful job application that emphasizes your best strengths. Read the ad to see what the employer is looking for in a candidate and describe how you best fit the requirements. There are several approaches you can use to do this effectively, including describing your accomplishments at past jobs and showing quantifiable results, such as sales numbers that improved as a result of your guidance.
A resume summary is an effective way to highlight your top accomplishments and strengths. See some examples on how to do this in oursample resume for a financial analyst.
You can use this strategy in your cover letter as well, as long as it’s different from your resume summary. See how to summarize your experience in your leading cover letter sentence in this article aboutcover letter tips for finance professionals.
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The next step is to increase the visibility of your resume. In addition to responding to job ads, upload your resume to Monster’s database for recruiters so that they can reach out to you as well. Start bycreating a profile.
How to Follow up With an Employer
Following up on your job application is an optional step that can increase the likelihood of getting a job interview. Sometimes, the hiring process is just slow, but at other times, reaching out can bring attention to your application when there are many different applicants for a job. Following up shows that you’re dedicated, really interested in the job, and persistent.
Depending on your personal preference and the work culture of the job you’re applying to, you can follow up either by phone or email. UseMonster’s best follow-up tipsfor detailed advice on what to say.
It’s appropriate to wait at least a week after you submit your application to follow up; and similarly to wait about a week after a job interview to check in on the status. You should send a thank you email to the interviewer within 24 hours, however. This email can also include a brief summary of your strengths and what you can contribute to the job.
Interviewing Tips for Economist Jobs
Do you have a forecast for your job interview? By planning ahead and practicing answers to the right interview question, you can get an idea what to expect. While it’s likely the interview will include sometraditional interview questions, you should also prepare for questions on specific current economic events and developments.
These are some examples of potential interview questions for economists:
- What economic trends do you think will impact our industry the most in the next few years?
- How do you communicate complex financial information in layman terms?
- How do you stay informed about current economic developments?
- Do you have experience with statistical modeling software?
At the end of the interview, many employers will ask if you have any questions. Prepare for this moment by researching the employer in advance and asking something insightful, such as questions about the work culture or the company mission. Ideally these questions should have an optimistic tone and make the interviewer feel good about their work.
It’s likely you have questions about benefits, salary, and other more personal details, but it’s better to leave these questions for when you get an offer. The interviewer is about presenting yourself in the best light so that it can lead to that offer. Because of this you should also carefully consider what to wear to make sure it matches the dress culture or dress code of the employer.
What to Do When You Get an Offer
Once you found the right job and get a job offer, it’s easy to brief a sigh of relief. But don’t let the excitement overshadow the fact that you’ll need to carefully review your offer. Many employers leave room for negotiation. Come prepared with salary research about the median pay for your position and location, while taking into account other unique factors that you can contribute.
If the offer is for a government job, you may have less room for negotiation, but unless the job description specifies the exact pay, salary may be negotiable. Government jobs often divide positions into levels of experience. Negotiating what seniority level you get placed in, if reasonable, can also give you a boost in pay.
Economist Jobsand Career Paths
Economists can work for a multitude of organizations conducting research or planning economic strategies. These are some common career paths:
- Academics:As an economist in academia, you’ll conduct scientific research on economic issues and/or teach economics to students in higher education. You’ll need at least a master’s degree and more likely a Ph.D. to work as an academic economist.
- Commercial research:Another career path is to conduct economic research for the private sector, for example market research and financial forecasts. You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in economics or finance for most jobs.
- Strategic planning:Economists can work in the private sector to plan strategies for product pricing and other business decisions. For these economist jobs you typically need a bachelor’s degree in economics.
- Public policy:Economists at government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Treasury, the IRS, or local agencies plan tax strategies, commercial treaties, and more. Federal jobs usually require a bachelor’s degree in economics. High-level jobs will require a Ph.D.
With a degree in economics, you can also take on related jobs, for example in finance and business operations. Similarly, because these fields are related, you can get some jobs as an economist with a finance, mathematics, business, or statistics degree.
To be successful as an economist, you’ll also need a combination of the following skills:
- analytical skills
- attention to detail
- objective and logical reasoning
- communication skills
- a basic understanding of statistics and mathematics
Similar Occupations
There are several other social science jobs that may interest you as well. These are some occupations that are similar to economist jobs: