Social Science Research Assistants Salary by State
National median: $61,990
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,080 |
| Alaska | $62,230 |
| Arizona | $61,680 |
| California | $60,250 |
| Colorado | $50,430 |
| Connecticut | $60,110 |
| Delaware | $68,230 |
| District of Columbia | $65,330 |
| Florida | $50,700 |
| Georgia | $66,620 |
| Idaho | $62,570 |
| Illinois | $64,890 |
| Indiana | $57,020 |
| Iowa | $40,940 |
| Kansas | $67,740 |
| Kentucky | $66,390 |
| Louisiana | $52,600 |
| Maine | $50,650 |
| Maryland | $65,550 |
| Massachusetts | $63,480 |
| Michigan | $60,210 |
| Minnesota | $44,920 |
| Missouri | $65,940 |
| Montana | $49,860 |
| Nebraska | $56,190 |
| Nevada | $26,560 |
| New Hampshire | $65,690 |
| New Jersey | $62,760 |
| New Mexico | $50,640 |
| New York | $61,210 |
| North Carolina | $63,710 |
| Ohio | $50,330 |
| Oklahoma | $69,090 |
| Oregon | $56,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,610 |
| Rhode Island | $51,420 |
| South Carolina | $64,490 |
| South Dakota | $44,820 |
| Tennessee | $46,410 |
| Texas | $58,070 |
| Utah | — |
| Vermont | $47,510 |
| Virginia | $53,260 |
| Washington | $50,420 |
| West Virginia | $51,140 |
| Wisconsin | $48,090 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)