How much does a social science research assistant make in Dallas?
$66,200a year
Median yearly pay for social science research assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $31.83 an hour or $5,517 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.83
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,740Median: $66,200Highest 10%: $142,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,740 | $20.55 | |
| 25th | $51,530 | $24.77 | |
| Median | $66,200 | $31.83 | |
| 75th | $107,200 | $51.53 | |
| 90th | $142,500 | $68.53 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for social science research assistants.
| San Antonio, TX | $67,780 |
| Austin, TX | $64,900 |
| Houston, TX | $49,000 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social science research assistant make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $31.83 ($66,200 a year).
Do social science research assistants make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $66,200 against $61,990 nationally, 7% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $58,070, so Dallas pays 14% more.
Where does Dallas rank for social science research assistant pay?
11 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a social science research assistant make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,500 or more.
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.