Social Science Research Assistants salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Social Science Research Assistants in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $61,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 560 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $61,990 and 13% above the PA statewide median of $54,610. It ranks #14 of 25 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE560 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Social Science Research Assistants salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $61,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 560 jobs pay between $48,630 and $75,140. The 10th percentile is $48,230 and the 90th is $82,920.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Social Science Research Assistants?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $61,990 and 13% above the PA statewide median of $54,610. It ranks #14 of 25 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.