Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $39,700 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.09
10th percentile $39,700
90th percentile $48,580
Employed locally 160
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,700
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $39,700
    75th
    $46,840
    90th
    $48,580

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 54% 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
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $60,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,920
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $56,870
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,350
    Michigan $51,800
    Missouri $51,520

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,510
    Chemists $63,420
    Biological Technicians $47,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $80,000
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $72,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Ann Arbor, MI is $19.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 31.6% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,700 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.