Social Science Research Assistants pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for social science research assistants is $29.65 an hour ($61,680 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($61,990). Arizona ranks 17th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for social science research assistants in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.66 | $47,130 |
| 25% of workers | $24.48 | $50,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.65 | $61,680 |
| 75% of workers | $30.91 | $64,290 |
| 90% of workers | $39.65 | $82,470 |
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $86,020 | 40 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $64,290 | 570 |
| Tucson | $61,680 | 390 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social science research assistants
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,900 openings a year (BLS)
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