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Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Virginia

Social Science Research Assistants in Virginia earn a median of $53,260 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$53,260
vs. U.S. median
−14% ($61,990)
Rank among states
27 of 45
Jobs in the state
700

Pay range in Virginia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,550; the top 10% earn over $83,760. Nationally the range is $38,090 to $102,070.

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Social Science Research Assistants pay in Virginia

How much do social science research assistants make in Virginia?

The median is $53,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,550 and the top 10% earn over $83,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Virginia a good state for social science research assistants?

On pay alone it ranks 27 of 45 (−14% vs. the national median of $61,990). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses