Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for social science research assistants in Washington only, where the average is $73,440 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $72,920 and the median at $65,330 for 1,560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$73,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$73,440	$65,330	$57,700	$57,168	109

*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 Washington, D.C.

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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