The average salary for a social science research assistant in the United States is $62,370, but the range typically falls between $46,140 and $69,720. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.99, with a range between $22.18 and $33.52.
There are approximately 30,890 people employed as a social science research assistant in the United States. With New York, California, North Carolina employing the highest number of social science research assistants.The state with the best pay for a social science research assistant is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $67,010, while New Hampshire has the lowest average annual salary of $46,410.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,080 | $17.83 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,140 | $22.18 |
| Median | $56,400 | $27.11 |
| 75th Percentile | $69,720 | $33.52 |
| 90th Percentile | $96,720 | $46.5 |
The salary of a social science research assistant can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a social science research assistant in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for social science research assistants are Illinois, District of Columbia, California, Kansas, Georgia while the worst states are New Hampshire, Minnesota, Montana, Vermont, New Mexico.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $38,010 | $55,590 | $65,470 |
| Arkansas | $39,000 | $53,450 | $64,590 |
| California | $37,860 | $73,610 | $125,230 |
| Colorado | $40,250 | $58,120 | $87,710 |
| Connecticut | $37,850 | $56,370 | $90,450 |
| Delaware | $50,890 | $65,250 | $82,730 |
| District of Columbia | $41,910 | $74,550 | $120,740 |
| Florida | $34,160 | $62,410 | $102,840 |
| Georgia | $38,200 | $74,740 | $130,380 |
| Idaho | $42,490 | $52,030 | $59,140 |
| Illinois | $37,180 | $67,010 | $96,250 |
| Indiana | $35,980 | $54,540 | $78,920 |
| Iowa | $32,220 | $51,030 | $85,330 |
| Kansas | $43,540 | $58,620 | $65,030 |
| Kentucky | $46,180 | $69,140 | $124,270 |
| Louisiana | $39,710 | $53,930 | $63,010 |
| Maine | $35,440 | $51,140 | $63,320 |
| Maryland | $46,310 | $65,170 | $92,120 |
| Massachusetts | $43,540 | $59,230 | $81,550 |
| Michigan | $39,670 | $51,670 | $60,700 |
| Minnesota | $35,260 | $47,920 | $74,810 |
| Missouri | $32,200 | $53,540 | $78,140 |
| Montana | $37,860 | $44,920 | $47,840 |
| Nebraska | $37,200 | $53,580 | $76,120 |
| Nevada | $44,410 | $53,470 | $70,620 |
| New Hampshire | $32,660 | $46,410 | $60,460 |
| New Jersey | $35,040 | $53,540 | $65,090 |
| New Mexico | $38,040 | $50,810 | $82,790 |
| New York | $32,900 | $63,790 | $103,460 |
| North Carolina | $40,160 | $56,960 | $82,910 |
| Ohio | $30,480 | $54,880 | $83,280 |
| Oklahoma | $32,710 | $55,830 | $80,130 |
| Oregon | $44,990 | $61,920 | $81,230 |
| Rhode Island | $42,340 | $56,900 | $98,620 |
| South Carolina | $37,710 | $67,460 | $108,830 |
| Texas | $33,520 | $54,110 | $78,960 |
| Utah | $31,310 | $55,110 | $85,970 |
| Vermont | $40,480 | $50,600 | $72,360 |
| Virginia | $36,890 | $53,500 | $73,540 |
| Washington | $40,760 | $52,520 | $69,640 |
| West Virginia | $21,990 | $51,490 | $80,770 |
| Wisconsin | $26,640 | $51,460 | $79,670 |
Even between cities, the salary of a social science research assistant can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for social science research assistants is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, GA with an average salary of $84,520.The city with the lowest average salary for social science research assistants is Huntington-Ashland area, WV with an average salary of $41,980.
Areas with highest average salaries for social science research assistants
Areas with lowest average salaries for social science research assistants
The number of social science research assistants in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of social science research assistants has decreased by -4,440. On average, the number of social science research assistants has been increasing by -3.1% each year. The salary of social science research assistants has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of social science research assistants has increased by $8,810. On average, the salary of social science research assistants has been increasing by 4.1% each year.
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