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Social Science Research Assistants is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Social Science Research Assistants against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-4061 |
| title | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 19-4061.00 |
| description | Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 32,940 |
| a mean | 63,560 |
| a median | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | 100,620 |
| h mean | 30 |
| h median | 27 |
The day-to-day work of a social science research assistants typically centers on design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Writing. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.46 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working social science research assistants, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (52.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 91% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Ohio at $70,670 and lowest in Iowa at $31,150 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (Ohio, South Carolina, Kansas, Georgia, District of Columbia) average $65,832. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $70,670 | $68,200 | $33,060 | $103,930 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $66,990 | $70,180 | $47,170 | $116,650 | 840 |
| Kansas | $64,080 | $57,610 | $49,580 | $64,210 | 170 |
| Georgia | $63,790 | $76,300 | $38,450 | $131,560 | 2,040 |
| District of Columbia | $63,630 | $72,480 | $45,420 | $111,260 | 1,740 |
| Kentucky | $62,800 | $69,200 | $44,000 | $100,600 | 1,100 |
| Maryland | $61,830 | $70,080 | $42,870 | $104,090 | 710 |
| Massachusetts | $60,110 | $59,560 | $46,080 | $78,900 | — |
| New York | $60,110 | $64,270 | $33,490 | $103,510 | 2,990 |
| Arizona | $59,130 | $56,640 | $39,530 | $75,020 | 670 |
| North Carolina | $58,410 | $58,590 | $41,060 | $77,170 | 3,470 |
| Oregon | $57,800 | $62,000 | $45,560 | $83,110 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $56,790 | $59,040 | $35,140 | $109,400 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $56,350 | $59,030 | $35,970 | $83,740 | 320 |
| Florida | $55,980 | $64,500 | $40,830 | $105,260 | 1,090 |
| Texas | $55,430 | $60,160 | $36,590 | $102,970 | 1,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,940 | $57,490 | $42,060 | $75,640 | 1,270 |
| Illinois | $54,720 | $58,720 | $35,360 | $82,460 | 230 |
| Louisiana | $52,770 | $53,760 | $38,680 | $61,370 | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $52,650 | $53,550 | $30,950 | $71,490 | 120 |
| West Virginia | $52,630 | $73,220 | $29,840 | $139,210 | 440 |
| Nebraska | $51,860 | $54,240 | $38,040 | $78,000 | 250 |
| Michigan | $51,800 | $55,600 | $39,700 | $60,740 | 670 |
| Missouri | $51,520 | $55,770 | $32,920 | $80,130 | — |
| Idaho | $51,500 | $57,980 | $45,910 | $86,410 | 200 |
| Virginia | $50,160 | $53,360 | $36,920 | $71,060 | 510 |
| Indiana | $50,130 | $57,030 | $35,760 | $84,810 | 200 |
| Connecticut | $49,990 | $61,670 | $33,850 | $99,090 | 50 |
| Washington | $49,890 | $53,190 | $41,660 | $68,360 | 500 |
| California | $48,720 | $62,740 | $36,310 | $105,930 | 5,610 |
| Rhode Island | $48,710 | $61,430 | $38,560 | $116,260 | 200 |
| Colorado | $48,390 | $53,160 | $40,270 | $71,830 | 140 |
| Maine | $47,910 | $49,610 | $39,520 | $61,490 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $47,380 | $55,210 | $36,420 | $81,110 | 100 |
| Montana | $46,810 | $47,550 | $38,840 | $68,710 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $46,630 | $55,250 | $41,040 | $83,430 | 60 |
| Vermont | $44,940 | $46,130 | $44,940 | $44,940 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $44,390 | $48,350 | $38,070 | $70,220 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $37,860 | $36,770 | $15,080 | $52,960 | 110 |
| Iowa | $31,150 | $36,590 | $21,310 | $49,570 | 150 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for social science research assistants. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bilingual Research Interviewer or Clinical Research Assistant frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Social Science Research Assistants compares to others in the 19 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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