Social Science Research Assistants Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Social Science Research Assistants in California earn a median salary of $46,983 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.1% vs the national median of $58,040. An estimated 4,500 social science research assistants are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $36,080 to $62,870 depending on location.
$46,983
Avg median salary in California
$62,870
Highest paying metro
$36,080
Lowest paying metro
4,500
Employed in California
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Social Science Research Assistants salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,870 | $60,820 | $77,670 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $56,740 | $42,990 | $85,880 | 810 |
| San Jose, CA | $51,840 | $42,550 | $77,070 | 340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $49,140 | $36,410 | $64,190 | 2,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $49,130 | $49,130 | $55,640 | 60 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,080 | $36,340 | $64,070 | 660 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,410 | $36,590 | $62,300 | 240 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,830 | $37,830 | $47,090 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,710 | $36,710 | $58,790 | 100 |
| Chico, CA | $36,080 | $36,080 | $36,090 | 50 |