The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Ann Arbor, MI is $39,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,750.
Pay spans roughly $39,700 at the 10th percentile to $48,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.09 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as social science research assistants in Ann Arbor, MI.
| Median (annual) | $39,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.09 |
| 10th percentile | $39,700 |
| 90th percentile | $48,580 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.