Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #28 of 45 · PA
9.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,080 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $54,610
Employment 860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,710P25 $48,590 Median $54,610P75 $64,790P90 $81,640
About 80% of social science research assistantss in Pennsylvania earn between $44,710 and $81,640. 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 Pennsylvania is $60,080, about 9.2% below the U.S. average ($66,140). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,760 | $63,190 | 560 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $50,450 | $58,920 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,070 | $56,390 | 170 |