Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for social scientists and related workers, all other is $66.47 an hour ($138,250 a year). About 6,220 people work in this job there.

$66.47Median hourly pay
$114,920–$166,230Middle half of workers, yearly
6,220People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($101,110). It is 8% higher than the District of Columbia median ($128,440).

Pay range for social scientists and related workers, all other in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$40.67$84,590
25% of workers$55.25$114,920
Half of workers (median)$66.47$138,250
75% of workers$79.92$166,230
90% of workers$93.84$195,190

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$138,2506,220

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social scientists and related workers, all other

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Behavioral ScientistEthnologistForensic PsychologistGroup TesterHuman Factors ScientistMental TesterMetaphysicistPaleologistPhilologistPsychometric ExaminerPsychometricianPsychometrist

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