South Dakota

Social Science Research Assistants Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$41,910
-36.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$20.15
 
10th Percentile
$28,260
Entry level
90th Percentile
$50,670
Senior level
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Salary Range

Social Science Research Assistants in South Dakota earn between $28,260 and $50,670, with a mean of $41,910. The national average for this role is $66,128.

$41,910 mean
10th Percentile$28,26090th Percentile$50,670

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$41,910
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. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.