SOC 19-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Science Research Assistants — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
The median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Oklahoma City, OK is $72,710 per year, 17.3% 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 Oklahoma City, OK is $72,710 per year, 17.3% above the national median of $61,990. Half of workers earn between $60,880 and $110,650. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,390 and the ninetieth at $115,660.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,390 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $60,880 | −1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $72,710 | +17.3% |
| 75th | $110,650 | +78.5% |
| 90th | $115,660 | +86.6% |
| Mean | $80,710 | +30.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $72,710 goes as far as $82,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,710 a year, 17.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,390 to $115,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $72,710, or $34.96 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 Oklahoma City, OK is 17.3% 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 Oklahoma City, OK earns more than $115,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,390 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. 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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