The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Iowa City, IA is $41,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,060.
Pay spans roughly $41,350 at the 10th percentile to $49,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.88 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as social science research assistants in Iowa City, IA.
| Median (annual) | $41,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.88 |
| 10th percentile | $41,350 |
| 90th percentile | $49,570 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.