Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $49,130 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 60
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $49,130
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $55,640
    90th
    $93,600

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 51% 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
    South Carolina $66,990
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,400
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $63,160
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,920

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $143,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,710
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $158,810
    Chemical Technicians $58,320
    School Psychologists $109,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Vallejo, CA is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Vallejo, CA is 15.4% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,130.