Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,690 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.85
10th percentile $39,030
90th percentile $79,600
Employed locally 210
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,030
    25th
    $43,560
    50th (median)
    $51,690
    75th
    $63,710
    90th
    $79,600

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,520
    Lubbock, TX $51,750

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,680
    Chemical Technicians$74,620
    Chemists$110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49,980
    Biological Technicians$49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Houston, TX is $24.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Houston, TX is 10.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,030 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,560.