Social Science Research Assistants Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$58,040
↑ 49.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Social Science Research Assistants — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Social Science Research Assistants — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 49.6% since 2011 ($38,800 → $58,040)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $58,040
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,040 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $56,400 | +11.7% |
| 2022 | $50,470 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $49,720 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | $49,210 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $47,510 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $46,640 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $46,000 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | $43,190 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $42,480 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | $39,460 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | $38,310 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | $37,140 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | $38,800 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.