Social Science Research Assistants salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $52,130–$67,680
- vs U.S. median
- +5%
- Metro rank
- #9 of 25
Social Science Research Assistants in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $65,330 a year, based on BLS estimates for 540 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% above the U.S. median of $61,990 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $63,710. It ranks #9 of 25 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Social Science Research Assistants salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $65,330 a year (May 2025). Half of the 540 jobs pay between $52,130 and $67,680. The 10th percentile is $50,550 and the 90th is $86,150.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Social Science Research Assistants?
That is 5% above the U.S. median of $61,990 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $63,710. It ranks #9 of 25 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Social Science Research Assistants make an hour in Raleigh?
About $31.41 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $65,330 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.06–$32.54 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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.