Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $44,740 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $39,870
90th percentile $73,670
Employed locally 30
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,870
    25th
    $43,970
    50th (median)
    $44,740
    75th
    $61,880
    90th
    $73,670

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Science Research Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,020
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $80,870
    Bowling Green, KY $80,340
    Ohio $70,670
    Columbia, SC $69,110
    South Carolina $66,990

    Nearby metros — Social Science Research Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $52,890
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,000
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $47,690
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $31,200

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,190
    Physicists$175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,190
    School Psychologists$99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Science Research Assistants make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Albuquerque, NM is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.42 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Social Science Research Assistants salaries?

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Albuquerque, NM is 22.9% below the national median of $58,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Science Research Assistants in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,870 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,970.