Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for social scientists and related workers, all other in the United States was $101,110 ($48.61 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,120 | $31.79 |
| 25th | $80,860 | $38.87 |
| Median | $101,110 | $48.61 |
| 75th | $129,960 | $62.48 |
| 90th | $160,300 | $77.07 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-3099
- Total U.S. employment: 37,100
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $107,690 sits 6.5% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $95,370 | $45.85 | -5.7% | 320 |
| Arizona | $99,320 | $47.75 | -1.8% | 600 |
| Arkansas | $76,400 | $36.73 | -24.4% | 250 |
| California | $97,900 | $47.07 | -3.2% | 2,970 |
| Colorado | $105,390 | $50.67 | +4.2% | 790 |
| Connecticut | — | — | — | 300 |
| Delaware | $92,330 | $44.39 | -8.7% | 100 |
| District of Columbia | $128,440 | $61.75 | +27.0% | 2,480 |
| Florida | $83,460 | $40.13 | -17.5% | 1,740 |
| Georgia | $91,210 | $43.85 | -9.8% | 1,510 |
| Hawaii | $92,520 | $44.48 | -8.5% | 430 |
| Idaho | $88,610 | $42.60 | -12.4% | 70 |
| Illinois | $99,050 | $47.62 | -2.0% | 730 |
| Indiana | $89,440 | $43.00 | -11.5% | 0 |
| Iowa | $91,560 | $44.02 | -9.4% | 150 |
| Kansas | $85,160 | $40.94 | -15.8% | 310 |
| Kentucky | $78,850 | $37.91 | -22.0% | 350 |
| Louisiana | $91,170 | $43.83 | -9.8% | 560 |
| Maine | $73,920 | $35.54 | -26.9% | 40 |
| Maryland | $131,810 | $63.37 | +30.4% | 2,600 |
| Massachusetts | $105,640 | $50.79 | +4.5% | 820 |
| Michigan | $84,260 | $40.51 | -16.7% | 660 |
| Minnesota | $103,330 | $49.68 | +2.2% | 1,000 |
| Mississippi | $85,550 | $41.13 | -15.4% | 170 |
| Missouri | $80,850 | $38.87 | -20.0% | 330 |
| Montana | $82,380 | $39.60 | -18.5% | 170 |
| Nebraska | $104,420 | $50.20 | +3.3% | 120 |
| Nevada | $95,620 | $45.97 | -5.4% | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $86,530 | $41.60 | -14.4% | 130 |
| New Jersey | $101,260 | $48.68 | +0.1% | 350 |
| New Mexico | $91,170 | $43.83 | -9.8% | 170 |
| New York | $104,770 | $50.37 | +3.6% | 3,410 |
| North Carolina | $81,420 | $39.15 | -19.5% | 1,770 |
| North Dakota | $76,400 | $36.73 | -24.4% | 120 |
| Ohio | $98,630 | $47.42 | -2.5% | 1,520 |
| Oklahoma | $88,610 | $42.60 | -12.4% | 220 |
| Oregon | $95,900 | $46.11 | -5.2% | 350 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,640 | $46.94 | -3.4% | 620 |
| Rhode Island | $89,960 | $43.25 | -11.0% | 110 |
| South Carolina | $83,780 | $40.28 | -17.1% | 300 |
| South Dakota | $86,260 | $41.47 | -14.7% | 70 |
| Tennessee | $80,860 | $38.87 | -20.0% | 320 |
| Texas | $101,800 | $48.94 | +0.7% | 2,260 |
| Utah | $91,560 | $44.02 | -9.4% | 180 |
| Vermont | $79,450 | $38.20 | -21.4% | 110 |
| Virginia | $140,670 | $67.63 | +39.1% | 3,380 |
| Washington | $102,920 | $49.48 | +1.8% | 1,160 |
| West Virginia | $94,520 | $45.44 | -6.5% | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $88,830 | $42.71 | -12.1% | 260 |
| Wyoming | $88,610 | $42.60 | -12.4% | 40 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for social scientists and related workers, all other?
The median annual wage for social scientists and related workers, all other is $101,110 ($48.61 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays social scientists and related workers, all other the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many social scientists and related workers, all other are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 37,100 social scientists and related workers, all other employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do social scientists and related workers, all other make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $48.61. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.