How much does a social science research assistant make in Minneapolis?
Median yearly pay for social science research assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $41,640 | $20.02 | |
| Median | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 90th | $61,320 | $29.48 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for social science research assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social science research assistant make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $22.00 ($45,760 a year).
Do social science research assistants make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $45,760 against $61,990 nationally, 26% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $44,920, so Minneapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for social science research assistant pay?
65 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a social science research assistant make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,320 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.