Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Deltona, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $38,460 -33.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $33,630
90th percentile $79,150
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,630
    25th
    $33,630
    50th (median)
    $38,460
    75th
    $60,710
    90th
    $79,150

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,020
    Tallahassee, FL $64,580
    Florida $55,980
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $53,260
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,390
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,490

    Related occupations in Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$50,820
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$60,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$77,620
    Urban and Regional Planners$68,550
    Chemical Technicians$45,030
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Deltona, FL is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Deltona, FL is 33.7% 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 Deltona?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,630 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,630.