Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Alabama
Social Science Research Assistants in Alabama earn a median of $53,080 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($61,990)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,430; the top 10% earn over $57,160. Nationally the range is $38,090 to $102,070.
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Social Science Research Assistants pay in Alabama
How much do social science research assistants make in Alabama?
The median is $53,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,430 and the top 10% earn over $57,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for social science research assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 45 (−14% vs. the national median of $61,990). Living costs are not included.