5. Economist
Median Salary in USD: 101,050
Minimum Salary in USD: 55,150
Job Outlook (Growth in %): 6.00
This is the pure economics related job on our list of entry level job opportunities for economics majors, for which economic majors are trained for. Economists, depending on the domain or industry in which they work in, have a responsibility to review, analyze and predict future economic trends. In a way, we can call them economic consultants. However, their primary job activities involve analyzing resource distribution, identify factors affecting growth, and create reports on solutions to economic problems. Entry level jobs are mostly available in government agencies. Some of the most important skills are problem-solving, strong mathematical skills and report writing.