Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Social Science Research Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of $63,480 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($61,990)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,500; the top 10% earn over $82,130. Nationally the range is $38,090 to $102,070.
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Social Science Research Assistants pay in Massachusetts
How much do social science research assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median is $63,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,500 and the top 10% earn over $82,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for social science research assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $61,990). Living costs are not included.