Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Arizona

Social science research assistants in Arizona earn the most in Flagstaff (average $80,680 a year) and the least in Tucson ($59,410), across the 3 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $61,990 and the median at $61,680 for 1,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Arizona

Flagstaff$80,680
Phoenix$62,720
Tucson$59,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Flagstaff	$80,680	$86,020	$71,350	$63,965	100
Phoenix	$62,720	$64,290	$47,970	$51,401	103
Tucson	$59,410	$61,680	$51,750	$48,824	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Science Research Assistants salary in other states

Social Science Research Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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