The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Massachusetts is $60,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,560.
Pay spans roughly $46,080 at the 10th percentile to $78,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.90 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $60,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.90 |
| 10th percentile | $46,080 |
| 90th percentile | $78,900 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.