The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Albuquerque, NM is $44,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,640.
Pay spans roughly $39,870 at the 10th percentile to $73,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.51 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as social science research assistants in Albuquerque, NM.
| Median (annual) | $44,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.51 |
| 10th percentile | $39,870 |
| 90th percentile | $73,670 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.