Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $64,400 +11% vs national
Median hourly $30.96
10th percentile $48,260
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 310
National median $58,040

Compare Social Science Research Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Athens, GA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Social Science Research Assistants
in
Athens, GA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,260
    25th
    $48,260
    50th (median)
    $64,400
    75th
    $64,400
    90th
    $80,200

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 102% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 2% above 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $63,790
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,200
    Michigan $51,800
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $48,380

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Microbiologists $110,260
    Chemists $109,260
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $40,070
    Biological Technicians $55,190
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,150
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $41,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Athens, GA is $30.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Athens, GA is 11% above 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,260 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,260.