Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$65,330

per year

Hourly Rate

$31.41

per hour

Employment

2,170

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+5.4%

National: $61,990

📊 Compared to the national median of $61,990, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 5.4% MORE for Social Science Research Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$57,917

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

37%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$49,730

25th

$57,700

Median

$65,330

75th

$81,910

90th

$112,030

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