The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $51,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,370.
Pay spans roughly $40,270 at the 10th percentile to $86,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.61 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as social science research assistants in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $51,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.61 |
| 10th percentile | $40,270 |
| 90th percentile | $86,230 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.