Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $61,950 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $103,080
Employed locally 390
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $45,170
    50th (median)
    $61,950
    75th
    $74,000
    90th
    $103,080

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 29% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,520
    Lubbock, TX $51,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,690

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Dallas, TX is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Dallas, TX is 6.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,170.