SOC 19-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Science Research Assistants — Dallas
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Dallas, TX is $66,200 per year, close to the national median of $61,990 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Dallas, TX is $66,200 per year, close to the national median of $61,990 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $51,530 and $107,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,740 and the ninetieth at $142,540.
Employment stands at 250, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Antonio records the highest median at $67,780. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 278th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,740 | −31.1% |
| 25th | $51,530 | −16.9% |
| Median (50th) | $66,200 | +6.8% |
| 75th | $107,190 | +72.9% |
| 90th | $142,540 | +129.9% |
| Mean | $79,650 | +28.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio | $67,780 | 90 | |
| 2 | Austin | $64,900 | 450 | |
| 3 | Houston | $49,000 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dallas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $66,200 goes as far as $68,177 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,177US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,200 a year, 6.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,740 to $142,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Antonio, at $67,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Dallas, TX?
The median annual wage is $66,200, or $31.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,990, so pay in Dallas, TX is 6.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dallas, TX earns more than $142,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,740 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Antonio, at $67,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Dallas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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