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Social Science Research Assistants
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$67,490
Median Annual
$60,670
Total Workforce
20,970
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $84,670 | 1,110 |
| #2 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $81,670 | 470 |
| #3 | Bowling Green, KY | $81,400 | 100 |
| #4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,500 | 810 |
| #5 | Georgia | $76,300 | 2,040 |
| #6 | West Virginia | $73,220 | 440 |
| #7 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $72,530 | 40 |
| #8 | District of Columbia | $72,480 | 1,740 |
| #9 | Tallahassee, FL | $71,500 | 60 |
| #10 | Columbia, SC | $71,440 | 150 |
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