Social Science Research Assistants salary in United States
The median social science research assistants salary is $61,990 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Social Science Research Assistants salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.0% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Social Science Research Assistants salary FAQs
What is the average Social Science Research Assistants salary in United States?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in United States is $61,990 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of social science research assistantss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Social Science Research Assistants earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $38,090 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $102,070 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $61,990.
Do Social Science Research Assistants salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is among the highest at $82,500, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Social Science Research Assistants salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.