Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Louisiana

Social science research assistants in Louisiana earn the most in Baton Rouge (average $59,970 a year) and the least in New Orleans ($55,570), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $55,140 and the median at $52,600 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Louisiana

Baton Rouge$59,970
Lafayette$58,310
New Orleans$55,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baton Rouge	$59,970	$60,710	$52,600	$48,953	91
Lafayette	$58,310	$52,070	$43,890	$47,669	87
New Orleans	$55,570	$47,980	$47,980	$45,550	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Science Research Assistants salary in other states

Social Science Research Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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.
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.

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