How much does a social science research assistant make in Seattle?
$50,310a year
Median yearly pay for social science research assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $24.19 an hour or $4,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.19
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $50,310Highest 10%: $76,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 25th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| 75th | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| 90th | $76,320 | $36.69 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for social science research assistants.
| Portland, OR | $59,850 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social science research assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $24.19 ($50,310 a year).
Do social science research assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $50,310 against $61,990 nationally, 19% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $50,420, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for social science research assistant pay?
54 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a social science research assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,320 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.