Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $48,390 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $40,270
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 120
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,270
    25th
    $47,700
    50th (median)
    $48,390
    75th
    $49,940
    90th
    $66,560

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 53% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $80,870
    Columbia, SC $69,110
    Columbia, MO $65,050
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $64,400
    District of Columbia $63,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,010

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Denver, CO is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Denver, CO is 16.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,270 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,700.