Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,320 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Minneapolis earn between $41,640 and $48,380.
- $38K10th
- $42K25th
- $46KMedian
- $48K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,870 | $3,989 | $23.01 |
| Median | $45,760 | $3,813 | $22.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,640 | $3,470 | $20.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,380 | $4,032 | $23.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($48,410) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $47,870 | $45,760 | $38,080 | $61,320 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $48,410 | $44,920 | $38,080 | $68,070 | 300 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $47,870, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $38,901 a year, or $3,242 a month and $1,496 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $39,172 | $3,264 |
| Working in MN | $38,901 | $3,242 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $47,870 buys what about $45,668 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$56,970
- Des Moines, IA$38,590
- Omaha, NE$51,990
- Lincoln, NE$61,350
- Chicago, IL$68,370
- Columbia, MO$69,420
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Minneapolis?
$23.01 an hour on average, and $22.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $38,901 a year ($3,242 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,870. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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