Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,930 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Athens earn between $41,220 and $66,620.
- $41K10th
- $41K25th
- $53KMedian
- $67K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,140 | $4,845 | $27.95 |
| Median | $52,890 | $4,408 | $25.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,220 | $3,435 | $19.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,620 | $5,552 | $32.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Athens earn 26% less than the Georgia average ($78,740) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $58,140 | $52,890 | $41,220 | $82,930 | 310 |
| Georgia | $78,740 | $66,620 | $40,650 | $136,810 | 1,840 |
| 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 Athens
On the average salary of $58,140, a single filer in Athens takes home about $46,743 a year, or $3,895 a month and $1,798 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $58,140 buys what about $62,286 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($90,820).
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 Athens: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Athens?
$27.95 an hour on average, and $25.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Athens?
About $46,743 a year ($3,895 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,140.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 16.21, this job is 16.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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