SOC 19-3099 · May 2025 · United States
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other across the United States is $101,110 per year, measured over 37,100 jobs. The highest state median is in Virginia, at $140,670.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 90.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Virginia pays $140,670 and Maine pays $73,920.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $140,670 | 3,380 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $131,810 | 2,600 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $128,440 | 2,480 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $105,640 | 820 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $105,390 | 790 | |
| 6 | New York | $104,770 | 3,410 | |
| 7 | Nebraska | $104,420 | 120 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $103,330 | 1,000 | |
| 9 | Washington | $102,920 | 1,160 | |
| 10 | Texas | $101,800 | 2,260 |
States with the most Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 3,410 | $104,770 | |
| 2 | Virginia | 3,380 | $140,670 | |
| 3 | California | 2,970 | $97,900 | |
| 4 | Maryland | 2,600 | $131,810 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 2,480 | $128,440 | |
| 6 | Texas | 2,260 | $101,800 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 1,770 | $81,420 | |
| 8 | Florida | 1,740 | $83,460 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 1,520 | $98,630 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 1,510 | $91,210 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $138,250 | 6,220 |
| 2 | Harrisburg | $135,390 | 100 |
| 3 | New Haven | $126,610 | 70 |
| 4 | Baltimore | $124,590 | 1,070 |
| 5 | Dayton | $120,220 | 680 |
| 6 | Olympia | $119,520 | 70 |
| 7 | Charlottesville | $119,430 | 350 |
| 8 | Augusta | $115,920 | 290 |
| 9 | Trenton | $113,800 | 50 |
| 10 | Bakersfield | $112,990 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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.