The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Pennsylvania is $54,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,490.
Pay spans roughly $42,060 at the 10th percentile to $75,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.41 per hour. An estimated 1,270 people work as social science research assistants in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $54,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.41 |
| 10th percentile | $42,060 |
| 90th percentile | $75,640 |
| Employment | 1,270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.