The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Pittsburgh, PA is $48,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,660.
Pay spans roughly $42,060 at the 10th percentile to $70,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.16 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as social science research assistants in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $48,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.16 |
| 10th percentile | $42,060 |
| 90th percentile | $70,570 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.