How much does a social science research assistant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.80 an hour or $5,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.80
- Average (mean)
- $66,140
- Jobs
- 30,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 75th | $77,760 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.07 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma | $69,090 |
| Delaware | $68,230 |
| Kansas | $67,740 |
| Georgia | $66,620 |
| Kentucky | $66,390 |
| Missouri | $65,940 |
| New Hampshire | $65,690 |
| Maryland | $65,550 |
| District of Columbia | $65,330 |
| Illinois | $64,890 |
| South Carolina | $64,490 |
| North Carolina | $63,710 |
| Massachusetts | $63,480 |
| New Jersey | $62,760 |
| Idaho | $62,570 |
| Alaska | $62,230 |
| Arizona | $61,680 |
| New York | $61,210 |
| California | $60,250 |
| Michigan | $60,210 |
| Connecticut | $60,110 |
| Texas | $58,070 |
| Indiana | $57,020 |
| Oregon | $56,770 |
| Nebraska | $56,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,610 |
| Virginia | $53,260 |
| Alabama | $53,080 |
| Louisiana | $52,600 |
| Rhode Island | $51,420 |
| West Virginia | $51,140 |
| Florida | $50,700 |
| Maine | $50,650 |
| New Mexico | $50,640 |
| Colorado | $50,430 |
| Washington | $50,420 |
| Ohio | $50,330 |
| Montana | $49,860 |
| Wisconsin | $48,090 |
| Vermont | $47,510 |
| Tennessee | $46,410 |
| Minnesota | $44,920 |
| South Dakota | $44,820 |
| Iowa | $40,940 |
| Nevada | $26,560 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $86,020 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $84,680 |
| Louisville, KY | $82,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,020 |
| San Jose, CA | $75,010 |
| Greenville, SC | $74,060 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $72,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | $67,780 |
| Atlanta, GA | $67,440 |
| San Diego, CA | $66,520 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $65,740 |
| Baltimore, MD | $65,550 |
| New York, NY | $65,330 |
| Raleigh, NC | $65,330 |
In other countries
Social Science Research Assistant belongs to the international group "Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a social science research assistant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.80 ($61,990 a year).
How much does a social science research assistant make a month?
About $5,166 a month before tax, based on a median of $61,990 a year.
How much does a social science research assistant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,090 or less a year ($18.31 an hour); the top 10% make $102,100 or more.
Which state pays social science research assistants the most?
Oklahoma, with a median of $69,090 a year, followed by Delaware ($68,230) and Kansas ($67,740).
Which city pays social science research assistants the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $86,020 a year.
How many social science research assistants are there in the United States?
About 30,640 people work as social science research assistants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.