Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Social Science Research Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $46,410 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($61,990)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,120; the top 10% earn over $58,500. Nationally the range is $38,090 to $102,070.
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Social Science Research Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do social science research assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $46,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,120 and the top 10% earn over $58,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for social science research assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 45 (−25% vs. the national median of $61,990). Living costs are not included.