Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary
The median social scientists and related workers, all other salary in the United States is $101,110 per year ($48.61/hour). Salaries range from $66,120 at the entry level to $160,300+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 37,100 social scientists and related workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$101,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.61
per hour
Employment
37,100
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$66,120
25th percentile
$80,860
Median
$101,110
75th percentile
$129,960
90th percentile
$160,300
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
3,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary by State
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$74K$141K■ No data
Top Paying States
Virginia
$141K
+39%
Maryland
$132K
+30%
District of Columbia
$128K
+27%
Massachusetts
$106K
+4%
Colorado
$105K
+4%
New York
$105K
+4%
Nebraska
$104K
+3%
Minnesota
$103K
+2%
Washington
$103K
+2%
Texas
$102K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $140,670 | +39.1% |
| Maryland | $131,810 | +30.4% |
| District of Columbia | $128,440 | +27.0% |
| Massachusetts | $105,640 | +4.5% |
| Colorado | $105,390 | +4.2% |
| New York | $104,770 | +3.6% |
| Nebraska | $104,420 | +3.3% |
| Minnesota | $103,330 | +2.2% |
| Washington | $102,920 | +1.8% |
| Texas | $101,800 | +0.7% |
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Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $138,250 | +36.7% |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $135,390 | +33.9% |
| New Haven, CT | $126,610 | +25.2% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $124,590 | +23.2% |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $120,220 | +18.9% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $119,520 | +18.2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $119,430 | +18.1% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $115,920 | +14.6% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $113,800 | +12.6% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $112,990 | +11.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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