Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Nebraska

Social science research assistants in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $61,350 a year) and the least in Omaha ($51,990), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $54,460 and the median at $56,190 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$61,350
Omaha$51,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$61,350	$59,780	$59,780	$49,563	92
Omaha	$51,990	$46,730	$37,830	$42,468	92

*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 Nebraska

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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