Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $86,020 +48.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.36
10th percentile $49,600
90th percentile $103,310
Employed locally 40
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,600
    25th
    $71,350
    50th (median)
    $86,020
    75th
    $86,020
    90th
    $103,310

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 123% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Science Research Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $80,870
    Bowling Green, KY $80,340
    Ohio $70,670
    Columbia, SC $69,110
    South Carolina $66,990
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $65,700

    Nearby metros — Social Science Research Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $59,130
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $51,180

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,950
    Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,640
    Conservation Scientists $83,120
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Flagstaff, AZ is $41.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 48.2% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,600 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,350.