Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,270 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Lafayette earn between $43,890 and $64,290.
- $44K10th
- $44K25th
- $52KMedian
- $64K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,310 | $4,859 | $28.03 |
| Median | $52,070 | $4,339 | $25.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,890 | $3,658 | $21.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,290 | $5,358 | $30.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Lafayette earn 6% more than the Louisiana average ($55,140) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $58,310 | $52,070 | $43,890 | $83,270 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $55,140 | $52,600 | $43,890 | $64,290 | 340 |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $58,310, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $47,669 a year, or $3,972 a month and $1,833 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $58,310 buys what about $66,862 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 2nd of 3 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($59,970).
- Baton Rouge$59,970
- Lafayette$58,310
- New Orleans$55,570
All Social Science Research Assistants salaries in Louisiana
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 Lafayette: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Lafayette?
$28.04 an hour on average, and $25.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $47,669 a year ($3,972 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,310.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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