Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $50,160 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $39,980
90th percentile $81,760
Employed locally 100
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,980
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $50,160
    75th
    $64,090
    90th
    $81,760

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,120
    Pennsylvania $54,940
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,840
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $50,270
    Vallejo, CA $49,130

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $61,990
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $118,830
    Biological Technicians $62,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,860
    Chemical Technicians $49,660
    Physical Scientists, All Other $133,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Charlottesville, VA is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Charlottesville, VA is 13.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,980 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.