Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $51,750 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.88
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $89,750
Employed locally 30
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $31,150
    50th (median)
    $51,750
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $89,750

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 17% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,690

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $59,010
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,540
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Biological Technicians $34,800
    Chemists $57,690
    Physical Scientists, All Other $69,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Lubbock, TX is $24.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Lubbock, TX is 10.8% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,150.