South Carolina

Social Science Research Assistants Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$73,790
+11.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$35.48
 
10th Percentile
$48,200
Entry level
90th Percentile
$130,300
Senior level
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Salary Range

Social Science Research Assistants in South Carolina earn between $48,200 and $130,300, with a mean of $73,790. The national average for this role is $66,128.

$73,790 mean
10th Percentile$48,20090th Percentile$130,300

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$73,790
National Average$66,128
Georgia$78,740
Oklahoma$75,960
Maryland$73,310
District of Columbia$72,920
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Data Source

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