Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $60,740 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $51,800
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 360
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,800
    25th
    $51,800
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $60,740
    90th
    $60,740

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 86% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 14% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,920
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $56,870
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,350
    Michigan $51,800
    Missouri $51,520
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,390

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Lansing, MI is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Lansing, MI is 4.7% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,800 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,800.