Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,810 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Phoenix earn between $47,970 and $64,290.
- $47K10th
- $48K25th
- $64KMedian
- $64K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,720 | $5,227 | $30.15 |
| Median | $64,290 | $5,358 | $30.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,970 | $3,998 | $23.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,290 | $5,358 | $30.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($61,990) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $62,720 | $64,290 | $47,140 | $85,810 | 570 |
| Arizona | $61,990 | $61,680 | $47,130 | $82,470 | 1,020 |
| United States | $66,140 | $61,990 | $38,090 | $102,070 | 30,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Science Research Assistants salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $62,720, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $51,401 a year, or $4,283 a month and $1,977 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $62,720 buys what about $60,707 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 2nd of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job; Flagstaff pays the most ($80,680).
Highest-paying cities for social science research assistants
Atlanta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,820).
- Atlanta, GA$90,820
- Bowling Green, KY$88,200
- San Francisco, CA$86,880
- Oklahoma City, OK$80,710
- Flagstaff, AZ$80,680
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Social Science Research Assistants salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Phoenix?
$30.15 an hour on average, and $30.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $51,401 a year ($4,283 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,720.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,140).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4061; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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