Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$100,340
↑ 33.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.5% since 2011 ($75,160 → $100,340)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $100,340
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,340 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $95,890 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | $88,900 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $84,430 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | $87,260 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | $83,330 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $81,340 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $79,370 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $77,020 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $76,380 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $75,630 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | $76,770 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $76,540 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | $75,160 | — |
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.