Social Science Research Assistants Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$65,330

per year

Hourly Rate

$31.41

per hour

Employment

1,560

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+5.4%

National: $61,990

📊 Compared to the national median of $61,990, District of Columbia pays 5.4% MORE for Social Science Research Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$57,157

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

39%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$50,810

25th

$56,830

Median

$65,330

75th

$81,420

90th

$112,030

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