Which companies sponsor H-1B for Economists?
25 US employers filed 66 certified H-1B applications for Economists roles last year. Here are the top sponsors, what they pay, and where they hire.
Top H-1B sponsors for economists
| Company | Filings (this role) | Median wage (this role) |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Research, Inc. | 15 | $160,000 |
| Econic Partners US LLC | 7 | $125,000 |
| National Economic Research Associates, Inc. | 6 | $100,000 |
| Analysis Group, Inc. | 5 | $115,000 |
| Compass Lexecon LLC | 4 | $185,000 |
| CRA International, Inc. | 3 | $200,000 |
| Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | 3 | $170,000 |
| Mississippi State University | 2 | $64,854 |
| NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | 2 | $66,389 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | 2 | $221,268 |
| Council for the New Energy Economics | 2 | $102,501 |
| UBS Realty Investors, LLC | 2 | $140,000 |
| West Virginia University | 1 | $100,000 |
| Cummins Filtration Inc. | 1 | $77,605 |
| University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture | 1 | $64,854 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA | 1 | $67,500 |
| University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources | 1 | $123,000 |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE | 1 | $61,461 |
| Hampton University | 1 | $73,000 |
| Cato Institute | 1 | $149,000 |
| InnerDev LLC | 1 | $150,000 |
| FreedomRoads, LLC | 1 | $115,000 |
| WELLS PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES, INC. | 1 | $84,489 |
| Vital Strategies, Inc. | 1 | $140,000 |
| Climate Policy Initiative, Inc. | 1 | $82,200 |
Showing top 40 of 25 sponsors.
Frequently asked questions
Which companies sponsor H-1B for economists?
In FY2025, 25 US employers filed 66 certified H-1B applications for Economists roles, led by Cornerstone Research, Inc., Econic Partners US LLC, and National Economic Research Associates, Inc. (US DOL data).
What is the H-1B salary for economists?
The median offered wage across these sponsors was $115,000 per year in FY2025 filings.
Which US cities hire the most H-1B economists?
Sponsors filed the most certified H-1B applications for Economists roles in Morgantown, WV, New York, NY and Washington, DC, based on worksite locations in FY2025 US DOL data.
How do I apply to H-1B sponsors hiring economists?
Apply directly on each sponsor's careers page. To reach many of these 25 sponsors at once, some candidates use a done-for-you service such as FlexApply, which tailors and submits applications to verified H-1B sponsors on your behalf.
Can someone apply to these H-1B sponsors for me?
Yes. FlexApply is a done-for-you service that applies to verified H-1B sponsors on your behalf: a human tailors your resume per job, writes a real cover letter, filters to employers that actually sponsor, and sends a weekly tracking report. It starts at $49 and never auto-submits without review. See https://flexapply.org/pricing/.
Source: US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data, FY2025, certified applications only. Filing an LCA does not guarantee current hiring. Figures reflect the "Economists" occupation classification.
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