SOC 19-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Science Research Assistants — Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Flagstaff, AZ is $86,020 per year, well above the national median of $61,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Flagstaff, AZ is $86,020 per year, well above the national median of $61,990. The gap of 38.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $71,350 and $86,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,600 and the ninetieth at $103,310.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $64,290. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 42nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,600 | −20.0% |
| 25th | $71,350 | +15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $86,020 | +38.8% |
| 75th | $86,020 | +38.8% |
| 90th | $103,310 | +66.7% |
| Mean | $80,680 | +30.2% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flagstaff sit close to the national average, so $86,020 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$86,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,422US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,020 a year, 38.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,600 to $103,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $64,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Flagstaff, AZ?
The median annual wage is $86,020, or $41.36 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 Flagstaff, AZ is 38.8% 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 Flagstaff, AZ earns more than $103,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,600 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 Phoenix, at $64,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ. 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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