Social Science Research Assistants Salary in South Carolina

Ranked #3 of 45 · SC

11.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,790 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $64,490
Employment 500

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $48,200P25 $50,070 Median $64,490P75 $79,740P90 $130,300

About 80% of social science research assistantss in South Carolina earn between $48,200 and $130,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

South Carolina
$73,790
U.S. average
$66,140

The mean social science research assistants salary in South Carolina is $73,790, about 11.6% above the U.S. average ($66,140). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in South Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $74,060 $71,930 190
Charleston-North Charleston, SC $63,440 $70,930 100
Columbia, SC $62,090 $72,860 110

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do social science research assistants make in South Carolina?

The median social science research assistants salary in South Carolina is $64,490 per year (mean $73,790), and about 80% earn between $48,200 and $130,300.

How much do social science research assistants make per hour in South Carolina?

Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $73,790 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is South Carolina a high-paying state for social science research assistants?

South Carolina ranks #3 of 45 states for social science research assistants pay. Its mean salary of $73,790 is about 11.6% above the U.S. average of $66,140.

Which metro areas in South Carolina pay social science research assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina for social science research assistants are Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC ($74,060), Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($63,440), Columbia, SC ($62,090), by median annual wage.

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