Social Science Research Assistants Salary in New York

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New York

Social Science Research Assistants in New York earn a median salary of $47,207 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.7% vs the national median of $58,040. An estimated 2,710 social science research assistants are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $31,200 to $62,330 depending on location.

$47,207 Avg median salary in New York
$62,330 Highest paying metro
$31,200 Lowest paying metro
2,710 Employed in New York

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      Social Science Research Assistants salaries by city in New York

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      New York, NY-NJ $62,330 $48,920 $82,100 2,470
      Albany, NY $48,090 $33,120 $54,860 240
      Central East New York $31,200 $31,200 $31,200

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