Social Science Research Assistants Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $51,520 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.77
10th percentile $32,920
90th percentile $85,490
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,920
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $51,520
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $85,490

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Columbia, MO $65,050
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,110
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,740
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $48,380
    Montana $46,810

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $95,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,290
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Science Research Assistants make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in St. Louis, MO-IL is $24.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.10 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Social Science Research Assistants salaries?

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 11.2% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,920 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.