Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,520 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $94,590
Employed locally 460
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $59,520
    75th
    $64,270
    90th
    $94,590

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 39% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $63,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,950
    Lubbock, TX $51,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,690

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    School Psychologists $77,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Austin, TX is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 2.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.