Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Florida

Social science research assistants in Florida earn the most in Miami (average $59,330 a year) and the least in Orlando ($42,870), across the 4 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $54,530 and the median at $50,700 for 1,130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Florida

Miami$59,330
Deltona$55,280
Tampa$51,990
Orlando$42,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Miami	$59,330	$50,800	$48,680	$49,852	114
Deltona	$55,280	$48,550	$35,510	$46,597	99
Tampa	$51,990	$50,700	$45,190	$43,954	101
Orlando	$42,870	$33,190	$32,820	$36,626	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. 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 Florida

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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