The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA is $63,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,670.
Pay spans roughly $45,340 at the 10th percentile to $141,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.67 per hour. An estimated 1,110 people work as social science research assistants in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA.
| Median (annual) | $63,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.67 |
| 10th percentile | $45,340 |
| 90th percentile | $141,390 |
| Employment | 1,110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.