How much does a social scientist and related worker make in New York?
$104,800a year
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in New York. That is $50.37 an hour or $8,731 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.37
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,210Median: $104,800Highest 10%: $138,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,210 | $32.31 | |
| 25th | $82,140 | $39.49 | |
| Median | $104,800 | $50.37 | |
| 75th | $114,900 | $55.23 | |
| 90th | $138,600 | $66.63 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $107,200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $100,200 |
| Rochester, NY | $89,230 |
| Albany, NY | $87,040 |
| Syracuse, NY | $85,600 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $84,010 |
| Ithaca, NY | $69,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social scientist and related workers.
| 3. District of Columbia | $128,400 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $105,600 |
| 5. Colorado | $105,400 |
| 6. New York | $104,800 |
| 7. Nebraska | $104,400 |
| 8. Minnesota | $103,300 |
| 9. Washington | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $50.37 ($104,800 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $104,800 against $101,100 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
New York ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays social scientist and related workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $107,200 a year.
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.