Social Science Research Assistants pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for social science research assistants is $27.92 an hour ($58,070 a year). About 1,180 people work in this job there.

$27.92Median hourly pay

$44,950–$77,130Middle half of workers, yearly

1,180People in this job in Texas

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($61,990). Texas ranks 22nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social science research assistants in Texas

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.33	$38,120
25% of workers	$21.61	$44,950
Half of workers (median)	$27.92	$58,070
75% of workers	$37.08	$77,130
90% of workers	$52.27	$108,730

Social Science Research Assistants pay in Texas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Antonio-New Braunfels	$67,780	90
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington	$66,200	250
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos	$64,900	450
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands	$49,000	180

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.