Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Ann Arbor
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,300 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Ann Arbor earn between $41,970 and $49,520.
- $42K10th
- $42K25th
- $43KMedian
- $50K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,060 | $4,255 | $24.55 |
| Median | $43,060 | $3,588 | $20.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,970 | $3,498 | $20.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,520 | $4,127 | $23.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Ann Arbor vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Ann Arbor earn 16% less than the Michigan average ($60,480) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $51,060 | $43,060 | $41,970 | $69,300 | 190 |
| Michigan | $60,480 | $60,210 | $41,970 | $82,870 | 750 |
| 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 Ann Arbor
On the average salary of $51,060, a single filer in Ann Arbor takes home about $41,283 a year, or $3,440 a month and $1,588 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Ann Arbor a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Ann Arbor area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $51,060 buys what about $50,615 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Ann Arbor ($55,380). A typical home costs $422,945, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Michigan cities
Ann Arbor ranks 3rd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($70,060).
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 Ann Arbor: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Ann Arbor?
$24.55 an hour on average, and $20.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Ann Arbor?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Ann Arbor?
About $41,283 a year ($3,440 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,060.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Ann Arbor than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Ann Arbor, MI (11460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.31, this job is 4.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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