Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Georgia

Social science research assistants in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $90,820 a year) and the least in Athens ($58,140), across the 3 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $78,740 and the median at $66,620 for 1,840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$90,820
Augusta$65,710
Athens$58,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$90,820	$67,440	$64,150	$68,938	100
Augusta	$65,710	$51,140	$51,140	$52,448	92
Athens	$58,140	$52,890	$41,220	$46,743	93

*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 Georgia

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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