Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $45,910 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $91,800
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $45,910
    75th
    $91,760
    90th
    $91,800

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,110
    Florida $55,980
    Idaho $51,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $37,860
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,710

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,870
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Boise City, ID is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Boise City, ID is 20.9% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.