Social Science Research Assistants Salary in California

Median Salary

$60,250

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.97

per hour

Employment

5,300

in California

vs. National Avg

-2.8%

National: $61,990

📊 Compared to the national median of $61,990, California pays 2.8% LESS for Social Science Research Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,426

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

45%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$38,060

25th

$41,670

Median

$60,250

75th

$84,990

90th

$117,070

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).