How much does a social science research assistant make in Denver?
$50,430a year
Median yearly pay for social science research assistants in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $24.25 an hour or $4,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.25
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,590Median: $50,430Highest 10%: $63,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,590 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $50,430 | $24.25 | |
| 75th | $51,160 | $24.60 | |
| 90th | $63,610 | $30.58 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for social science research assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social science research assistant make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $24.25 ($50,430 a year).
Do social science research assistants make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $50,430 against $61,990 nationally, 19% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $50,430, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for social science research assistant pay?
53 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a social science research assistant make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,610 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.