The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Rhode Island is $48,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,430.
Pay spans roughly $38,560 at the 10th percentile to $116,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.42 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as social science research assistants in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $48,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.42 |
| 10th percentile | $38,560 |
| 90th percentile | $116,260 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.