Social Science Research Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Social Science Research Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $64,490 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($61,990)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,200; the top 10% earn over $130,300. Nationally the range is $38,090 to $102,070.
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Social Science Research Assistants pay in South Carolina
How much do social science research assistants make in South Carolina?
The median is $64,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,200 and the top 10% earn over $130,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for social science research assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 45 (+4% vs. the national median of $61,990). Living costs are not included.