SOC 19-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Science Research Assistants — Georgia
Georgia · 3 metro areas compared
At $66,620, median pay for Social Science Research Assistants in Georgia tracks the national median of $61,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $66,620, median pay for Social Science Research Assistants in Georgia tracks the national median of $61,990 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $52,830 and $99,090. The lowest tenth earn under $40,650, while the highest tenth earn more than $136,810.
The area has 1,840 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.91 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Georgia ranks 4th by median wage. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $67,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 274th of 744 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,650 | −34.4% |
| 25th | $52,830 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $66,620 | +7.5% |
| 75th | $99,090 | +59.8% |
| 90th | $136,810 | +120.7% |
| Mean | $78,740 | +27.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $66,620 goes as far as $69,180 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,180US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,620 a year, 7.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,650 to $136,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,840 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $67,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $66,620, or $32.03 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 Georgia is 7.5% 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 Georgia earns more than $136,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,650 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 Atlanta, at $67,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,840 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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