Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $51,180 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $40,270
90th percentile $86,230
Employed locally 190
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,270
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $51,180
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $86,230

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 40% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,020
    Tucson, AZ $59,130

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Phoenix, AZ is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,270 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.