How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $66.47 an hour or $11,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.47
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 6,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 25th | $114,900 | $55.25 | |
| Median | $138,300 | $66.47 | |
| 75th | $166,200 | $79.92 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $66.47 ($138,300 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $138,300 against $101,100 nationally, 37% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $128,400, so Washington pays 8% more.
Where does Washington rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
1 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a social scientist and related worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.