Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Dallas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,540 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Dallas earn between $51,530 and $107,190.
- $43K10th
- $52K25th
- $66KMedian
- $107K75th
- $143K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,650 | $6,638 | $38.29 |
| Median | $66,200 | $5,517 | $31.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,530 | $4,294 | $24.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,190 | $8,932 | $51.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Dallas vs. Texas and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Dallas earn 21% more than the Texas average ($65,950) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $79,650 | $66,200 | $42,740 | $142,540 | 250 |
| 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 Dallas
On the average salary of $79,650, a single filer in Dallas takes home about $64,864 a year, or $5,405 a month and $2,495 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Dallas a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dallas area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.1), so the average $79,650 buys what about $77,263 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Dallas ($51,440). A typical home costs $366,823, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Texas cities
Dallas ranks 1st of 4 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Dallas: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Dallas?
$38.29 an hour on average, and $31.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Dallas?
About $64,864 a year ($5,405 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,650. Texas has no state income tax.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Dallas than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (19100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.5%.
- 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 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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