Social Science Research Assistants Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $62,330 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $37,410
90th percentile $104,720
Employed locally 2,470
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,410
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $62,330
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $104,720

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,840
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,090

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,400
    Chemists$84,510
    School Psychologists$101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in New York, NY-NJ is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in New York, NY-NJ is 7.4% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,410 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.