Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,650 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Worcester earn between $46,730 and $73,290.
- $47K10th
- $47K25th
- $58KMedian
- $73K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,770 | $4,898 | $28.25 |
| Median | $58,110 | $4,842 | $27.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,730 | $3,894 | $22.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,290 | $6,108 | $35.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Worcester earn 7% less than the Massachusetts average ($63,310) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $58,770 | $58,110 | $46,730 | $76,650 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $63,310 | $63,480 | $49,500 | $82,130 | n/a |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $58,770, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $46,783 a year, or $3,899 a month and $1,799 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $58,770 buys what about $57,324 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 2nd of 2 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($63,620).
- Boston$63,620
- Worcester$58,770
All Social Science Research Assistants salaries in Massachusetts
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 Worcester: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Worcester?
$28.25 an hour on average, and $27.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Worcester?
About $46,783 a year ($3,899 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,770. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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