The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Iowa is $31,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,590.
Pay spans roughly $21,310 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 $14.97 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as social science research assistants in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $31,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.97 |
| 10th percentile | $21,310 |
| 90th percentile | $49,570 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.