Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Boise
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,800 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Boise earn between $50,180 and $80,800.
- $50K10th
- $50K25th
- $64KMedian
- $81K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,170 | $5,431 | $31.33 |
| Median | $63,860 | $5,322 | $30.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,180 | $4,182 | $24.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,800 | $6,733 | $38.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Boise vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Boise earn 3% more than the Idaho average ($63,150) and about the same as the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $65,170 | $63,860 | $50,180 | $80,800 | n/a |
| Idaho | $63,150 | $62,570 | $48,770 | $80,800 | n/a |
| 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 Boise
On the average salary of $65,170, a single filer in Boise takes home about $52,198 a year, or $4,350 a month and $2,008 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Boise a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boise area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $65,170 buys what about $66,236 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Boise ($49,100). A typical home costs $496,288, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Reno, NV$33,930
- Eugene, OR$56,050
- Portland, OR$65,370
- Chico, CA$41,790
- Sacramento, CA$63,150
- Seattle, WA$57,730
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 Boise: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Boise?
$31.33 an hour on average, and $30.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Boise?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Boise?
About $52,198 a year ($4,350 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,170. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do social science research assistants earn more in Boise than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Boise City, ID (14260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
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