Social Science Research Assistants in California
SOC 19-4061 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
5,300Jobs in California
$70,260Mean annual wage
7th of 45Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,060 | $18.30 |
| 25th percentile | $41,670 | $20.04 |
| Median (50th) | $60,250 | $28.97 |
| 75th percentile | $84,990 | $40.86 |
| 90th percentile | $117,070 | $56.28 |
| Mean | $70,260 | $33.78 |
Across 45 states with a published mean, the highest are Georgia ($78,740), Oklahoma ($75,960), South Carolina ($73,790); the lowest are Nevada ($32,700), Iowa ($40,040), South Dakota ($41,910). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,300 | $70,260 | $60,250 |
| Arizona | 1,020 | $61,990 | $61,680 |
| Nevada | n/a | $32,700 | $26,560 |
| Oregon | 220 | $61,180 | $56,770 |