Social Science Research Assistant

Code: 19-4061.00

Also known as: Clinical Research Assistant, Graduate Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, Research Aide, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Technician, Social Research Assistant

Description: Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Social Science Research Assistant

Typical wages


10% $31,090
25% $39,250
Median $49,210
75% $62,420
90% $81,280
10% $14.95
25% $18.87
Median $23.66
75% $30.01
90% $39.08

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
40,100
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
42,400
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 4,800