Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Austin
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,930 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Austin earn between $49,660 and $67,150.
- $40K10th
- $50K25th
- $65KMedian
- $67K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,130 | $5,344 | $30.83 |
| Median | $64,900 | $5,408 | $31.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,660 | $4,138 | $23.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,150 | $5,596 | $32.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Austin vs. Texas and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Austin earn about the same as the Texas average ($65,950) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $64,130 | $64,900 | $39,970 | $103,930 | 450 |
| Texas | $65,950 | $58,070 | $38,120 | $108,730 | 1,180 |
| 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 Austin
On the average salary of $64,130, a single filer in Austin takes home about $53,708 a year, or $4,476 a month and $2,066 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Austin a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Austin area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1), so the average $64,130 buys what about $65,395 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Austin ($56,950). A typical home costs $428,524, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Texas cities
Austin ranks 3rd of 4 Texas metro areas for this job; Dallas pays the most ($79,650).
- Dallas$79,650
- San Antonio$75,280
- Austin$64,130
- Houston$59,940
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 Austin: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Austin?
$30.83 an hour on average, and $31.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Austin?
About $53,708 a year ($4,476 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,130. Texas has no state income tax.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Austin than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (12420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.75, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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