Social Science Research Assistants Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Social Science Research Assistants in the United States is around $57760 per year.

How much do Social Science Research Assistants make in the United States?

In the United States, Social Science Research Assistants earn an average hourly wage of $27.77 and a mean annual wage of $57760.

Mean Hourly Wage

$27.77

Mean Annual Wage

$57760

Social Science Research Assistants earnings by experience

For Social Science Research Assistants positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $16.28 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $20.18 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $24.26, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $30.82. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $39.59 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Social Science Research Assistants roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $33860 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $41980 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $50470. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $64100, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $82350 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Social Science Research Assistants

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$16.28

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$33860

Earnings for Junior-level Social Science Research Assistants

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$20.18

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$41980

Earnings for Mid-level Social Science Research Assistants

Median Hourly Wage

$24.26

Median Annual Wage

$50470

Earnings for Senior-level Social Science Research Assistants

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$30.82

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$64100

Earnings for Top-level Social Science Research Assistants

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$39.59

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$82350

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)