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Salary · Texas · BLS OEWS May 2024

Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Texas

In Texas, social science research assistants earn a median of $55,430 per year.

Median (Texas)
$55,430
Bottom 10%
$36,590
Top 10%
$102,970
Employed in Texas
1,430

How Texas compares

Refit analysis ·In Texas, social science research assistants earn a median of $55,430 — 4% below the national median of $58,040. Locally the range runs $36,590 to $102,970. About 1,430 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Texas ranks #16 of 41 states for social science research assistants pay — roughly the 63th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Ohio, $70,670) by 27%. State employment of about 1,430 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$58,040
US bottom 10%
$36,410
US top 10%
$100,620

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning

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