The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA is $47,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,070.
Pay spans roughly $43,660 at the 10th percentile to $71,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.89 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as social science research assistants in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA.
| Median (annual) | $47,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.89 |
| 10th percentile | $43,660 |
| 90th percentile | $71,170 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.