The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Tucson, AZ is $59,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,340.
Pay spans roughly $38,050 at the 10th percentile to $59,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.43 per hour. An estimated 430 people work as social science research assistants in Tucson, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $59,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.43 |
| 10th percentile | $38,050 |
| 90th percentile | $59,130 |
| Employment | 430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.