Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,520 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Miami earn between $48,680 and $64,000.
- $34K10th
- $49K25th
- $51KMedian
- $64K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,330 | $4,944 | $28.52 |
| Median | $50,800 | $4,233 | $24.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,680 | $4,057 | $23.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,000 | $5,333 | $30.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Miami earn 9% more than the Florida average ($54,530) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $59,330 | $50,800 | $34,380 | $81,520 | 370 |
| Florida | $54,530 | $50,700 | $33,190 | $81,520 | 1,130 |
| United States | $66,140 | $61,990 | $38,090 | $102,070 | 30,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Science Research Assistants salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $59,330, a single filer in Miami takes home about $49,852 a year, or $4,154 a month and $1,917 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $59,330 buys what about $51,973 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 1st of 4 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for social science research assistants
Atlanta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,820).
- Atlanta, GA$90,820
- Bowling Green, KY$88,200
- San Francisco, CA$86,880
- Oklahoma City, OK$80,710
- Flagstaff, AZ$80,680
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Social Science Research Assistants salary in Miami: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Miami?
$28.52 an hour on average, and $24.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Miami?
About $49,852 a year ($4,154 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,330. Florida has no state income tax.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,140).
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; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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