Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,000 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Baltimore earn between $52,240 and $84,780.
- $43K10th
- $52K25th
- $66KMedian
- $85K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,840 | $5,820 | $33.58 |
| Median | $65,550 | $5,462 | $31.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,240 | $4,353 | $25.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,780 | $7,065 | $40.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Baltimore earn 5% less than the Maryland average ($73,310) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $69,840 | $65,550 | $42,910 | $104,000 | 230 |
| Maryland | $73,310 | $65,550 | $47,260 | $113,020 | 700 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $69,840, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $54,857 a year, or $4,571 a month and $2,110 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $69,840 buys what about $66,841 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$73,440
- Harrisburg, PA$58,920
- Philadelphia, PA$63,190
- Trenton, NJ$65,440
- Richmond, VA$58,490
- Charlottesville, VA$58,660
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Baltimore?
$33.58 an hour on average, and $31.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $54,857 a year ($4,571 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,840. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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