Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Kentucky
Social Science Research Assistants in Kentucky earn a median salary of $64,798 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.6% vs the national median of $58,040. An estimated 990 social science research assistants are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $48,980 to $80,870 depending on location.
$64,798
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$80,870
Highest paying metro
$48,980
Lowest paying metro
990
Employed in Kentucky
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inSocial Science Research Assistants salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $80,870 | $63,060 | $100,600 | 470 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $80,340 | $61,230 | $100,360 | 100 |
| Central Kentucky | $49,000 | $47,370 | $49,000 | 60 |
| Lexington, KY | $48,980 | $48,980 | $62,800 | 360 |