Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $45,100 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $66,020
Employed locally 30
National median $58,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $43,700
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $58,480
    90th
    $66,020

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Science Research Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Social Science Research Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $63,160
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $56,350

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$74,780
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,830
    Biological Scientists, All Other$93,950
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$98,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Wilmington, NC is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Wilmington, NC is 22.3% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Social Science Research Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,700.