The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Texas is $55,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,160.
Pay spans roughly $36,590 at the 10th percentile to $102,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.65 per hour. An estimated 1,430 people work as social science research assistants in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $55,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.65 |
| 10th percentile | $36,590 |
| 90th percentile | $102,970 |
| Employment | 1,430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.