Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Bowling Green
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,940 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Bowling Green earn between $67,530 and $106,870.
- $54K10th
- $68K25th
- $85KMedian
- $107K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,200 | $7,350 | $42.40 |
| Median | $84,680 | $7,057 | $40.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,530 | $5,628 | $32.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,870 | $8,906 | $51.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Bowling Green vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Bowling Green earn 25% more than the Kentucky average ($70,300) and 33% more than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is +37% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $88,200 | $84,680 | $53,800 | $136,940 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $70,300 | $66,390 | $45,050 | $106,590 | 1,190 |
| 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 Bowling Green
On the average salary of $88,200, a single filer in Bowling Green takes home about $66,145 a year, or $5,512 a month and $2,544 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Is Bowling Green a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bowling Green area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $88,200 buys what about $97,805 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bowling Green ($45,040). A typical home costs $267,047, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Kentucky cities
Bowling Green ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bowling Green$88,200
- Louisville$79,230
- Lexington$56,210
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 Bowling Green: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Bowling Green?
$42.41 an hour on average, and $40.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Bowling Green?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Bowling Green?
About $66,145 a year ($5,512 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,200. Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Do social science research assistants earn more in Bowling Green than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% more 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 Bowling Green, KY (14540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.05, this job is 6.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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