Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Michigan

Social science research assistants in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $70,060 a year) and the least in Ann Arbor ($51,060), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $60,480 and the median at $60,210 for 750 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$70,060
Lansing$60,820
Ann Arbor$51,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$70,060	$62,670	$48,530	$53,844	100
Lansing	$60,820	$64,220	$54,760	$48,160	95
Ann Arbor	$51,060	$43,060	$41,970	$41,283	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). 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 Michigan

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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