North Carolina

Social Science Research Assistants Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$65,260
-1.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$31.38
 
10th Percentile
$49,980
Entry level
90th Percentile
$81,650
Senior level
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Salary Range

Social Science Research Assistants in North Carolina earn between $49,980 and $81,650, with a mean of $65,260. The national average for this role is $66,128.

$65,260 mean
10th Percentile$49,98090th Percentile$81,650

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$65,260
National Average$66,128
Georgia$78,740
Oklahoma$75,960
South Carolina$73,790
Maryland$73,310
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.