Social Science Research Assistants pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for social science research assistants is $29.81 an hour ($61,990 a year). About 30,640 people work in this job there.
Pay range for social science research assistants in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.31 | $38,090 |
| 25% of workers | $23.38 | $48,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.81 | $61,990 |
| 75% of workers | $37.38 | $77,760 |
| 90% of workers | $49.07 | $102,070 |
Best-paying states for social science research assistants
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $69,090 | 100 |
| Delaware | $68,230 | 40 |
| Kansas | $67,740 | 170 |
| Georgia | $66,620 | 1,840 |
| Kentucky | $66,390 | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $65,940 | 750 |
| New Hampshire | $65,690 | 70 |
| Maryland | $65,550 | 700 |
| District of Columbia | $65,330 | 1,560 |
| Illinois | $64,890 | 250 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $61,680
- California · $60,250
- District of Columbia · $65,330
- Florida · $50,700
- Georgia · $66,620
- Kentucky · $66,390
- Maryland · $65,550
- Michigan · $60,210
- Missouri · $65,940
- New York · $61,210
- North Carolina · $63,710
- Pennsylvania · $54,610
- South Carolina · $64,490
- Texas · $58,070
- Virginia · $53,260
- West Virginia · $51,140
Education, experience and outlook for social science research assistants
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,900 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,280 |
| Biological Technicians | $57,510 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,390 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $55,090 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,560 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $72,060 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $49,630 |
| Food Science Technicians | $52,130 |
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