How much does a social scientist and related worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $48.61 an hour or $8,426 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.61
- Average (mean)
- $107,700
- Jobs
- 37,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,120 | $31.79 | |
| 25th | $80,860 | $38.88 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.61 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.48 | |
| 90th | $160,300 | $77.07 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Virginia | $140,700 |
| Maryland | $131,800 |
| District of Columbia | $128,400 |
| Massachusetts | $105,600 |
| Colorado | $105,400 |
| New York | $104,800 |
| Nebraska | $104,400 |
| Minnesota | $103,300 |
| Washington | $102,900 |
| Texas | $101,800 |
| New Jersey | $101,300 |
| Arizona | $99,320 |
| Illinois | $99,050 |
| Ohio | $98,630 |
| California | $97,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,640 |
| Oregon | $95,900 |
| Nevada | $95,620 |
| Alabama | $95,370 |
| West Virginia | $94,520 |
| Hawaii | $92,520 |
| Delaware | $92,330 |
| Iowa | $91,560 |
| Utah | $91,560 |
| Georgia | $91,210 |
| Louisiana | $91,170 |
| New Mexico | $91,170 |
| Rhode Island | $89,960 |
| Indiana | $89,440 |
| Wisconsin | $88,830 |
| Idaho | $88,610 |
| Oklahoma | $88,610 |
| Wyoming | $88,610 |
| New Hampshire | $86,530 |
| South Dakota | $86,260 |
| Mississippi | $85,550 |
| Kansas | $85,160 |
| Michigan | $84,260 |
| South Carolina | $83,780 |
| Florida | $83,460 |
| Montana | $82,380 |
| North Carolina | $81,420 |
| Tennessee | $80,860 |
| Missouri | $80,850 |
| Vermont | $79,450 |
| Kentucky | $78,850 |
| Arkansas | $76,400 |
| North Dakota | $76,400 |
| Maine | $73,920 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $138,300 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $135,400 |
| New Haven, CT | $126,600 |
| Baltimore, MD | $124,600 |
| Dayton, OH | $120,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $119,500 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $119,400 |
| Augusta, GA | $115,900 |
| Trenton, NJ | $113,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $113,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $110,500 |
| Denver, CO | $109,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $109,100 |
| Hartford, CT | $108,400 |
| Houston, TX | $108,400 |
In other countries
Social Scientist and Related Worker belongs to the international group "Philosophers, historians and political scientists".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Economist$124,700
- Survey Researcher$69,460
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$194,000
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$100,600
- School Psychologist$95,990
- Psychologist$110,800
- Sociologist$106,000
- Urban and Regional Planner$89,320
- Anthropologist and Archeologist$70,770
- Geographer$102,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $48.61 ($101,100 a year).
How much does a social scientist and related worker make a month?
About $8,426 a month before tax, based on a median of $101,100 a year.
How much does a social scientist and related worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,120 or less a year ($31.79 an hour); the top 10% make $160,300 or more.
Which state pays social scientist and related workers the most?
Virginia, with a median of $140,700 a year, followed by Maryland ($131,800) and District of Columbia ($128,400).
Which city pays social scientist and related workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $138,300 a year.
How many social scientist and related workers are there in the United States?
About 37,100 people work as social scientist and related workers.
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.