Social Science Research Assistants pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for social science research assistants is $31.41 an hour ($65,330 a year). About 2,610 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($61,990). It is 7% higher than the New York median ($61,210).
Pay range for social science research assistants in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.15 | $39,830 |
| 25% of workers | $24.05 | $50,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.41 | $65,330 |
| 75% of workers | $39.76 | $82,700 |
| 90% of workers | $51.63 | $107,390 |
Social Science Research Assistants pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $65,330 | 2,610 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $52,070 | 240 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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