The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $62,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,290.
Pay spans roughly $45,420 at the 10th percentile to $106,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.19 per hour. An estimated 2,300 people work as social science research assistants in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $62,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.19 |
| 10th percentile | $45,420 |
| 90th percentile | $106,970 |
| Employment | 2,300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.