Social Science Research Assistants Salary in California
Ranked #7 of 45 · CA
6.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,260 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $60,250
Employment 5,300
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,060P25 $41,670 Median $60,250P75 $84,990P90 $117,070
About 80% of social science research assistantss in California earn between $38,060 and $117,070. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean social science research assistants salary in California is $70,260, about 6.2% above the U.S. average ($66,140). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,020 | $86,880 | 710 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $75,010 | $80,080 | 330 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $66,520 | $72,190 | 670 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,240 | $63,990 | 2,290 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $54,310 | $63,150 | 180 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $36,710 | $53,230 | 100 |
| Chico, CA | $36,080 | $41,790 | 50 |