Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,090 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Augusta earn between $51,140 and $99,090.
- $35K10th
- $51K25th
- $51KMedian
- $99K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,710 | $5,476 | $31.59 |
| Median | $51,140 | $4,262 | $24.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,140 | $4,262 | $24.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,090 | $8,258 | $47.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Augusta earn 17% less than the Georgia average ($78,740) and about the same as the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $65,710 | $51,140 | $34,970 | $99,090 | 300 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $65,710, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $52,448 a year, or $4,371 a month and $2,017 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $52,937 | $4,411 |
| Working in GA | $52,448 | $4,371 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $65,710 buys what about $71,499 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd 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 Augusta: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Augusta?
$31.59 an hour on average, and $24.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Augusta?
About $52,448 a year ($4,371 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,710.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 6.49, this job is 6.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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